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R N A T I O R N A T I O T E N A T E N A Four Vines 2015 “The Willing” L L I N I N Chardonnay (Monterey County; NEW WORLD $16)
WINE WHITESWINE CHARDONNAY: 2014 OR EARLIER C OMPETITION ALBARIÑOCOMPETITION ★ RouteStock 2014 Chardonnay (Carneros; $16). Without an ounce of fat, this tightly knit wine offers sparkling minerality that brightens apple and pear on the palate. Well-integrated oak adds cream and spice notes.
bokischvineyards.com ★ Bokisch Vineyards 2016 OUR 2017 Terra Alta Vineyard Albariño (Clements Hills, Lodi; $18). Intense ballettovineyards.com white flower, lemongrass, and peach aromas and flavors carried Balletto 2014 Cider Ridge by a lively spritzy texture and Vineyard Estate Grown mouthwatering finish. Chardonnay (Russian River Valley, MEDAL Abacela 2016 Albariño Sonoma County; $42). Floral (Umpqua Valley, Southern aromas lead to a bright, refined Oregon; $21) palate of lemon tart, lime, and mandarin orange. Low oak and Adamant Cellars 2016 nervy acidity make this an energetic, Gateshead Vineyard Albariño food-friendly Chardonnay. (Walla Walla Valley; $25) WINNERS Calstar Cellars 2013 Dancing Coyote 2016 Chardonnay (Sonoma Coast, Estate Grown Albariño Sonoma County; $29). Toasty (Clarksburg, California; $12) aromas lead to a mouth-watering Imagery Estate Winery 2016 palate of citrus and green apple. Brisk acidity balances a spicy oak Silva Vineyard Albariño character, with a hint of minerality (Sonoma Valley; $29) on the finish. J. Scott Cellars 2016 Albariño Center of Effort 2014 (Washington; $20) Chardonnay (Edna Valley; $35). Mariposa 2016 Albariño Citrus blossom aromas and lively CONTENTS (Edna Valley; $20) lemon custard, peach, and pear flavors mark this medium-bodied, 1|New World Whites CHARDONNAY: lovely-textured wine, with a hint of NONVINTAGE oak and a fresh finish.
10 |New World Rosés Bandit NV Chardonnay (California; $10) 11|New World Reds Liberty Creek NV Winemaker’s Selection Chardonnay 29 |Old World Wines (California; $7) Sutter Home Family Vineyards 31|New World Sparklers NV Chardonnay (California; $6)
31|Old World Sparklers CHARDONNAY: UNOAKED chalkhill.com Emiliana 2016 Unoaked 32|New World Dessert Wines, Chalk Hill 2014 Chardonnay Chardonnay (Chalk Hill; $42). With very ripe Old World Dessert Wines, Flavored and Nongrape Wines (Valle del Bio-Bio, Chile; $11) pear and apple flavors, lavish oak toast and spice, and a weighty Cardella Winery 2016 Sofia’s mouth-feel, this one is for the bigger- Vineyard Special Edition is-better crowd. Cellar-worthy. Chardonnay (California; $17)
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Anaba 2014 Chardonnay St. Anne’s Crossing 2014 Fullerton 2015 “Five Faces” (Sonoma Coast, Sonoma Bacigalupi Chardonnay Chardonnay (Willamette Valley, NEW WORLD County; $36) (Russian River Valley; $32) Oregon; $33). Tense acidity frames Cakebread Cellars 2014 Family the spicy pear, lemon-curd, and WHITES (continued) Stomping Girl 2013 Hyde green-apple character of this lean, Vineyards Reserve Chardonnay Vineyard Chardonnay bright wine. A hint of hazelnut Davis Bynum 2014 River West (Carneros, Napa Valley; $56) (Carneros; $44) comes from judicious oak aging. Vineyard Chardonnay (Russian Carneros Ranch 2014 Tondre 2014 Tondre Grapefield Main & Geary Vintners 2015 River Valley, Sonoma County; $25). Chardonnay (Carneros; $24) Chardonnay (Santa Lucia Chardonnay (Sonoma County; Intriguing notes of fig and cashew Highlands; $25) butter combine with juicy pear and Chateau Ste. Michelle $19). Solid in every way, with a apple fruit in this nicely oaked wine 2014 Canoe Ridge Estate WindRacer 2014 Chardonnay keen balance of juicy pear and with a creamy midpalate followed Chardonnay (Horse Heaven (Russian River Valley; $40) apple character, moderate oak by a brisk finish. Hills; $20) influence, and firm acidity. CHARDONNAY: 2015 Fleur 2014 Chardonnay Domaine Anderson 2014 Patz & Hall 2015 Chardonnay (Carneros; $18). Refreshingly lean- Chardonnay (Anderson (Sonoma Coast; $40). Ripe, ★ Lucia Highlands 2015 Kelly’s concentrated apple, pear, and bodied and bright, this wine is Valley; $38) Vineyard Chardonnay (Santa marked by a lemony, pleasantly lemon-meringue-pie flavors are Grgich Hills Estate 2013 Lucia Highlands; $25). Fresh citrus balanced by brisk acidity, making briny flavor, with toasty oak adding and yellow stone-fruit aromas and complexity to a lingering finish. Estate Grown Chardonnay for a succulent finish. (Napa Valley; $43) flavors have an intriguing minerally La Pitchoune 2014 Pratt edge; hints of oak and yeasty brioche Rodney Strong Estate Vineyard Chardonnay (Russian La Pitchoune 2014 Chardonnay add dimension. Beautifully integrated Vineyards 2015 Chardonnay River Valley; $58). Lean and (Sonoma Coast; $48) and focused, this wine could be (Chalk Hill, Sonoma County; $22). elegant, this Chardonnay adds mistaken for white Burgundy. Delicate nectarine, citrus, and fennel Three Otters 2014 Chardonnay flavors gain depth and complexity toasty, yeasty, and creamy (Willamette Valley; $20) Artesa 2015 Chardonnay (Los components to Meyer lemon and from moderately toasty, spicy oak. William Hill Estate Winery Carneros; $20). Crowd-pleasing for This one is classy and nuanced. Gravenstein apple flavors. its bright, rounded lemon-pudding, 2014 Chardonnay (Napa Valley; pineapple, peach, and apple palate Sea Bird 2015 Sangiacomo Maldonado 2014 Parr Vineyard $27) Chardonnay (Sonoma County; and mouthwatering finish. Vineyard Chardonnay (Sonoma $32). Chablis fans will appreciate Benziger Family Winery Coast; $25). Toasty, spicy notes Buena Vista 2015 Chardonnay accent bright, crisp citrus, green this crisp, lemony Chardonnay, with 2014 Chardonnay (Sonoma (Carneros; $20). Oak toast and hints of sea breeze and seashell County; $16) apple, and tropical fruit. With brisk spice accent luscious tropical flavors acidity, this Chardonnay has a long, minerality that add interest to a Chateau Souverain 2014 in this polished, complete wine. slightly creamy midpalate. mouthwatering finish. Chardonnay (California; $15) Ferrari-Carano 2015 “Tré Robert Mondavi Winery 2014 Cooper-Garrod 2014 Gravel Terre” Chardonnay (Russian Chardonnay (Napa Valley; $20). Ridge Vineyard Chardonnay River Valley, Sonoma County; $28). Medium body; juicy apple, pear, (Santa Cruz Mountains; $30) Crisp Meyer lemon, green apple, and citrus flavors; and moderate and tropical fruit dance at the front oak influence make this a fine foil for Ferrari-Carano 2013 Reserve of the palate, which evolves into a wide range of foods, including Chardonnay (Carneros, Napa richness and vanillin oak, followed grilled fish and roast chicken. Valley; $38) by a clean, crisp finish. Hindsight 2014 Chardonnay Ferrari-Carano 2015 “Fiorella” (Napa Valley; $28) Chardonnay (Russian River Valley, House Family Vineyards Sonoma County; $36). Plush and expressive, with notes of lemongrass sonoma-cutrer.com 2013 Chardonnay (Santa Cruz and sandalwood layered under Mountains; $45) vibrant lemon, green-apple, and Sonoma-Cutrer 2015 Maldonado 2014 Los Olivos tangerine flavors. Oak plays a minor Chardonnay (Sonoma Coast, Vineyard Chardonnay role in this lively wine. Sonoma County; $22). This elegant, (Napa Valley; $42) chiseled Chardonnay is subtle and lighter-bodied, with oak well in the Ranch 32 2014 Estate Grown background. Lemon-lime flavors sonoma-cutrer.com Chardonnay (Monterey; $20) and mouthwatering acidity make it extremely versatile at the table—even Sonoma-Cutrer 2014 “The Schug 2014 Schug Estate with oysters. Cutrer” Chardonnay (Russian Chardonnay (Carneros; $45) River Valley, Sonoma County; $32). Stoller Family 2015 Estate Simi 2014 Reserve Chardonnay Grown Reserve Chardonnay Great energy, length, and minerality (Russian River Valley; $26) elevate citrus aromas and flavors on (Dundee Hills; $35). Chalky the palate, with oak spice and St. Anne’s Crossing 2014 Estate foppiano.com minerality and laserlike acidity keep texture on the finish. Chardonnay (Sonoma Valley, bright green apple and underripe Sonoma County; $28) Foppiano Vineyards 2015 pear flavors crisp and refreshing. Thirty-Seven 2014 Chardonnay Della’s Block Chardonnay (Sonoma Coast; $36). Lovers of St. Anne’s Crossing 2014 (Russian River Valley; $37). Toasty, Alexander Valley Vineyards oak will appreciate the smoke, toast, “Tripi” Chardonnay (Russian creamy vanillin oak frames lemon- 2015 Wetzel Family Estate and spice in this full-bodied Char River Valley; $30) curd, pear, and pineapple flavors in Grown Chardonnay (Alexander donnay. Ripe apple and pear flavors this medium-bodied wine that Valley, Sonoma County; $18) linger through a persistent finish. finishes with verve.
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Handley Cellars 2015 A to Z Wineworks 2015 Hoyt Family Vineyards 2015 Estate Chardonnay Chardonnay (Oregon; $15) Chardonnay (California; $32) NEW WORLD (Anderson Valley; $25) Barnard Griffin 2015 Char Huge Bear 2015 Chardonnay WHITES (continued) J. Lohr Estates 2015 donnay (Columbia Valley; $14) (Sonoma County; $35) “Riverstone” Chardonnay Irony 2015 Small Lot Reserve (Arroyo Seco, Monterey; $14) Browne Family Vineyards 2015 Artesa 2015 Estate Vineyard Chardonnay (Columbia Valley; Chardonnay (Monterey County; Chardonnay (Los Carneros, Jordan 2015 Chardonnay $25) $14) Napa Valley; $35) (Russian River Valley, Sonoma County; $32) Carson Scott 2015 Chardonnay J Vineyards 2015 Chardonnay Artesa 2015 Block 92 Estate (California; $12) (Russian River Valley; $28) Chardonnay (Los Carneros, Kenneth Volk Vineyards 2015 J. Lohr 2015 “Arroyo Vista” Napa Valley; $50) Chardonnay (Santa Barbara Chateau Ste. Michelle 2015 Cold County; $30) Creek Vineyard Chardonnay Chardonnay (Arroyo Seco, Baileyana 2015 Firepeak (Columbia Valley; $25) Monterey; $25) Chardonnay (Edna Valley; $28) Lucky Star 2015 Chardonnay (California; $12) Chloe 2015 Chardonnay J. Lohr 2015 “October Night” Barra Family Vineyards 2015 (Sonoma County; $17) Chardonnay (Arroyo Seco, “Mia Bea” Chardonnay MacMurray Estate 2015 Monterey; $25) (Mendocino; $22) Chardonnay (Russian River Valley, Darms Lane 2015 Chardonnay Sonoma County; $20) (Oak Knoll District, Napa Valley; James Bryant Hill 2015 Limited Black Stallion Estate 2015 $28) Production Estate Chardonnay Chardonnay (Napa Valley; $19) Meiomi 2015 Chardonnay (Central Coast, California; $17) (Sonoma County, Monterey County, DeLoach Vineyards 2015 Cinnabar 2015 Chardonnay Santa Barbara County; $21) Heritage Reserve Chardonnay Landmark Vineyards 2015 (Monterey; $20) (California; $13) “Damaris Reserve” Chardonnay Mossback 2015 Chardonnay (Sonoma Coast; $35) D & L Carinalli Vineyards 2015 (Russian River Valley; $18) District 7 2015 Estate Grown Estate Chardonnay (Russian River Chardonnay (Monterey, Landmark Vineyards 2015 Valley, Sonoma County; $20) Pennyroyal Farm 2015 California; $18) “Overlook” Chardonnay “Hammer Olsen” Chardonnay (Sonoma County; $25) DeLoach Vineyards 2015 (Anderson Valley; $35) Dry Creek Vineyard 2015 DCV Chardonnay (Russian River Valley, Estate Block 10 Chardonnay Lioco 2015 Chardonnay Sonoma County; $20) Poseidon Vineyard 2015 (Russian River Valley; $32) (Sonoma County; $22) Estate Grown Chardonnay Dusk To Dawn 2015 (Carneros, Napa Valley; $26) Duck Pond 2015 Chardonnay Matchbook 2015 “The Chardonnay (Russian River (Wahluke Slope, Washington; $12) Arsonist” Chardonnay Valley; $25) Raeburn 2015 Chardonnay (Dunnigan Hills; $22) (Russian River Valley, Sonoma Dutton Goldfield 2015 Dutton Edna Valley Vineyard 2015 County; $20) Ranch, Walker Hill Vineyard Matchbook 2015 “Old Head” Chardonnay (Central Coast; $15) Chardonnay (Green Valley of Chardonnay (Dunnigan Hills; Raymond 2015 Reserve Russian River Valley; $50) $15) Ernest 2015 Black Emerald Selection Chardonnay Vineyard “The Bombardier” (Napa Valley; $20) Evans & Tate 2015 “Butterball” Mt. Beautiful 2015 Chardonnay Chardonnay (Russian River Chardonnay (Australia; $13) (North Canterbury, New Zealand; Valley; $42) Rutherford Ranch 2015 $22) Reserve Chardonnay (Carneros, Ferrari-Carano 2015 “Emelia’s Ferrari-Carano 2015 Napa Valley; $25) Cuvée” Chardonnay (Russian Noble Vines 2015 “446” “Dominique” Chardonnay River Valley, Sonoma County; $38) Chardonnay (San Bernabe, (Russian River Valley, Ryder Estate 2015 Chardonnay Monterey; $13) Folie à Deux Winery 2015 Sonoma County; $38) (Central Coast, California; $14) “Ménage à Trois” Chardonnay Pacific Heights 2015 Scott Family Estate 2015 (Central Coast; $12) Chardonnay (Russian River Chardonnay (Carneros, Valley; $20) Napa Valley; $25) Fossil Point 2015 Chardonnay (Central Coast; $16) Parmeson 2015 Josephine Soda Rock 2015 Reserve Hill Vineyard Chardonnay Chardonnay (Alexander Francis Ford Coppola (Russian River Valley; $39) Valley; $28) Winery 2015 Cuvée du Patron “Votre Santé” Chardonnay Pollak Vineyards 2015 Thirty-Seven 2015 Chardonnay (California; $14) Estate Grown Chardonnay (Sonoma Coast; $24) (Monticello; $24) Franciscan Estate 2015 Van Duzer 2015 Bieze Chardonnay (Napa Valley; $18) Prix 2015 Reserve Chardonnay ferraricarano.com Vineyard Chardonnay (Oak Knoll District, Napa Valley; (Eola-Amity Hills; $34) Gifft 2015 Chardonnay $36) Ferrari-Carano 2015 (Monterey County; $20) Viansa 2015 Reserve Chardonnay (Sonoma R Collection by Raymond 2015 Chardonnay (Russian River Gnarly Head 2015 Chardonnay County; $23) Lot No. 3 Chardonnay Valley; $30) (California; $10) (California; $15) Fess Parker 2015 “Ashley’s” Wente Vineyards 2015 Riva Goose Ridge Vineyards Chardonnay (Sta. Rita Hills; $40) Retzlaff 2015 Chardonnay Ranch Single Vineyard 2015 Cellar Select Artist (Livermore Valley, California; $23) Chardonnay (Arroyo Seco, Series “Valley Splendor” Monterey; $22) Reserve Chardonnay (Columbia Valley; $35)
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Wild Horse 2015 “Cheval FRENCH COLOMBARD Sauvage” Chardonnay NEW WORLD (Santa Maria Valley; $34) WHITES (continued) William Hill Estate Winery 2015 Chardonnay Rodney Strong 2015 (North Coast; $17) Chardonnay (Sonoma County; Windsor Vineyards 2015 $17) Chardonnay (Russian River Rodney Strong Estate Valley; $27) Vineyards 2015 Chardonnay (Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County; CHARDONNAY: 2016 OR $25) LATER stolofamilywinery.com Rombauer Vineyards 2015 ★ Doña Paula 2016 “Los meadowcroftwines.com Stolo Family Vineyards Chardonnay (Carneros; $36) Cardos” Chardonnay (Mendoza, 2016 Anno di Bella Estate Argentina; $10). Tart green apple ★ Meadowcroft 2016 French Gewürztraminer (San Luis Round Hill 2015 Chardonnay and juicy pear marry in a high-acid, Colombard (Russian River Valley, Obispo County; $25). Pert acidity (California; $8) low-oak Chardonnay that’s simple, Sonoma County; $26). Light and adds energy to pink grapefruit and Ryan Patrick 2015 French clean, and refreshing. bright, with sweet, delicate pear and citrusy buddha’s-hand flavors in this Creek Vineyard Reserve citrus notes, keen balance, and a lean, dry, light-on-its-feet refresher. Eberle 2016 Eberle Estate lively finish. Chardonnay (Yakima Valley; $35) Vineyard Chardonnay Handley Cellars 2015 Woodenhead 2015 Wes Scott Family Estate 2015 (Paso Robles; $24) Estate Gewürztraminer Cameron Ranch “Halfshell (Anderson Valley; $22) Dijon Clone Chardonnay Page Mill Winery 2016 (Arroyo Seco, Monterey; $25) White” French Colombard Chandler Vineyard Chardonnay (Russian River Valley; $22) David Hill Vineyards & Winery Simple Life 2015 Chardonnay (Livermore Valley; $24) 2016 Estate Gewürztraminer (Willamette Valley, Oregon; $20) (California; $13) Robert Oatley 2016 DRY GEWÜRZTRAMINER St. Francis 2015 Chardonnay “Finisterre” Chardonnay Misty Oaks Vineyard 2016 (Sonoma County; $17) (Margaret River, Australia; $25) “Friendswood” Gewürztraminer Swanson Vineyards 2015 Austerity 2016 Chardonnay (Umpqua Valley; $18) Chardonnay (Napa Valley; $45) (Arroyo Seco; $18) Talbott 2015 “Kali Hart” Dancin 2016 “Capriccio” OFF-DRY GEWÜRZTRAMINER Estate Grown Chardonnay Chardonnay (Southern (Monterey; $23) Oregon; $32) Erste While 2016 Gewürztraminer Desert Wind 2016 Estate Talbott 2015 Sleepy Hollow (Mendocino County; $19) Grown Chardonnay Vineyard “Logan” Estate lazycreekvineyards.com Grown Chardonnay (Wahluke Slope, Columbia Valley, Navarro Vineyards (Santa Lucia Highlands; $28) Washington; $15) ★ Lazy Creek Vineyards 2016 2016 “Deep End Blend” Gewürztraminer (Anderson Gewürztraminer (Anderson The Seeker 2015 Chardonnay Flora Springs 2016 Family Valley; $22). Lush but not heavy, Valley, Mendocino; $29) (California; $14) Select Chardonnay (Napa Valley; $35) with loads of Gewürztraminer Sutter Home Family Tom Gore Vineyards 2015 personality: candied ginger, white Francis Coppola 2016 Vineyards NV Gewürztraminer Chardonnay (California; $13) rose petal, orange blossom, pink (California; $6) “Sofia” Chardonnay peppercorns, and juicy peach. True Myth 2015 Paragon (Monterey County; $19) Vineyard Chardonnay Halleck Vineyard 2016 GRENACHE BLANC (Edna Valley; $18) Harken 2016 Chardonnay Saralee’s Vineyard Dry (California; $17) Gewürztraminer (Russian River Acquiesce Winery & Vineyards Virginia Dare 2015 Chardonnay Valley, Sonoma County; $45). 2016 Grenache Blanc (Lodi; $25) (Russian River Valley, Sonoma Luna Vineyards 2016 Wente Clone Black Label Estate Lemon-cream pie, juicy peach, and Halter Ranch 2015 Grenache County; $25) dried-apricot flavors are accented Chardonnay (Napa Valley; $52) Blanc (Adelaida District, Paso Waterbrook 2015 Reserve by hints of cinnamon and caramel, Robles; $28) Chardonnay Oak Farm Vineyards with a crisp, lovely fruit-to-acid (Columbia Valley; $17) 2016 Chardonnay balance. Skinner 2016 Grenache Blanc (Lodi, California; $22) (El Dorado; $24) Westwood 2015 Sangiacomo Navarro Vineyards 2016 Dry Gewürztraminer (Anderson Vintage Cowboy 2016 Vineyard Roberts Road CHENIN BLANC Chardonnay Valley, Mendocino; $22). A gentle, Grenache Blanc (Edna Valley, refreshing spritz lifts this sleek, dry California; $20) (Sonoma Coast; $44) L’Ecole No 41 2016 Old Vines wine with citrus, fresh-cut grass, and White Oak Vineyards & Winery Chenin Blanc (Columbia Valley; rose-petal complexity. $15) 2015 Estate Grown Chardonnay (Russian River Valley; $26) Dry Creek Vineyard 2016 Dry Chenin Blanc (Clarksburg; $15)
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PINOT BLANC A to Z Wineworks 2015 Pinot Avistelle 2016 Pinot Gris NEW WORLD Gris (Oregon; $15). Alsatian in (Lodi, California; $16) style, this Gris is pleasantly viscous Babich 2016 Pinot Gris on the palate, with energetically (Marlborough; $15) WHITES (continued) ripe apple and peach flavors. Deep and rich, it delivers a lot of bang Barefoot NV Pinot Grigio GRÜNER VELTLINER for the buck. (American; $7) ★ Reustle Prayer Rock Elizabeth Chambers Cellar Cline Family Cellars 2016 Vineyards 2015 Smaragd Estate 2016 Pinot Gris (Willamette Estate Grown Pinot Gris Grown Grüner Veltliner Valley; $18). This dry, full-bodied, (Sonoma Coast; $15) (Umpqua Valley, Oregon; $32). and complex wine has pear, Juicy green-apple and Asian- peach, citrus, and apple flavors pear fruit gets a sprinkling of backed by vibrant acidity. It candied ginger in this clean, would be a fine foil for Chinese positively refreshing wine. Enjoy foriswine.com chicken salad. with spicy fare. ★ Foris 2016 Estate Grown Handley Cellars 2016 Pinot Chehalem 2016 Ridgecrest Pinot Blanc (Rogue Valley, Gris (Anderson Valley; $20). Vineyards Estate Grown Oregon; $15). Complex aromas Bartlett pear, litchi, and Golden and flavors of litchi, pear, lime, Grüner Veltliner (Ribbon Ridge, Delicious apple unfold in this and grapefruit ride a wave of Oregon; $24) complex, sophisticated wine. A trace refreshing acidity in this lip- of vanilla adds to the mouth-feel, ferraricarano.com Reustle Prayer Rock Vineyards smacking white. and the finish is lingering and bright. 2015 Revelation & Sorek Bloc Ferrari-Carano 2016 Pinot Helioterra 2015 Pinot Blanc Grigio (Russian River Valley, Estate Grown Grüner Veltliner (Willamette Valley, Oregon; $18) (Umpqua Valley, Oregon; $24) Sonoma County; $14) Isolani Winery 2016 Pinot Foris 2016 Pinot Gris MARSANNE Blanc (Monterey County; $21) (Rogue Valley, Oregon; $14) Winter’s Hill 2015 Estate Francis Coppola Diamond Starfield Vineyards 2016 Grown Reserve Pinot Blanc Marsanne (El Dorado; $24) Collection 2016 Emerald Label (Dundee Hills, Oregon; $29) Pinot Grigio (California; $16) Wine by Joe 2016 Pinot Blanc OFF-DRY MUSCAT kimcrawfordwines.com Gifft 2016 Pinot Grigio (Willamette Valley, Oregon; $14) (Monterey County; $18) Aimee 2016 Moscato Kim Crawford 2016 Pinot Gris (Napa Valley; $18) PINOT GRIS/PINOT GRIGIO (Marlborough, New Zealand; Henry Estate Winery 2016 $17). Distinctive for its earthy pine- Pinot Gris (Umpqua Valley, Sutter Home Family Vineyards Oregon; $16) NV Moscato (California; $6) needle and sage aromas followed by a generous melon, pear, and Holman Ranch Vineyards & honey character—an intriguing white, Winery 2016 Estate Grown SWEET MUSCAT not at all simple. “0.5° Brix” (Carmel Valley; $22) Folie à Deux Winery 2015 J Vineyards and Winery 2016 “Ménage à Trois” Moscato (California; $12) Pinot Gris (California; $18) LangeTwins Family Winery King Estate 2015 Domaine and Vineyards 2016 Pinot Gris (Willamette Valley; $29) Estate Grown Moscato (Clarksburg; $15) gottwines.com Lost River Winery 2015 Pinot Gris (Columbia Valley; $16) Barefoot NV Moscato ★ Joel Gott 2015 Pinot Gris (California; $7) (Willamette Valley, Oregon; $16). kimcrawfordwines.com Luna Vineyards 2016 Estate Eberle 2016 Estate Vineyard Soft, subtle, and pleasingly sweet, Reserve Pinot Grigio (Napa with inviting floral aromas, light- Muscat Canelli (Paso Robles; Kim Crawford 2015 Small Valley; $36) bodied citrus and apple fruit, purity, Parcels “Favourite Homestead” $20) Noble Vines 2016 “152” and freshness. Pinot Gris (Marlborough, New Flipflop Wines NV Moscato Pinot Grigio (San Bernabe, Acrobat 2016 Pinot Gris Zealand; $28). This Sauvignon (California; $7) Monterey; $13) (Oregon; $14). This expressive Blanc–like white is zesty and Pinot Gris has an inviting floral elegant, with fresh tangerine, peach, Oak Knoll 2014 Pinot Gris nose followed by a palate of peach, and pithy citrus fruit on a racy, acid- (Willamette Valley, Oregon; $14) driven frame. ruby grapefruit, and other citrus, Oregon Territory 2016 with crisp acidity and a shake of King Estate 2016 Pinot Gris Pinot Gris (Oregon; $19) white pepper. (Willamette Valley; $19). Pretty, elegant, and dry, this Pinot Gris has Pike Road Vineyards complex chamomile, lemon tea, 2015 Pinot Gris peach, and melon characteristics, (Willamette Valley; $16) with juicy acidity and a long finish.
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Forest Glen 2015 Tehachapi Anam Cara Cellars 2013 Sutter Home Family Vineyards NEW WORLD Clone Winemaker Selection Nicholas Estate Riesling NV Riesling (California; $6) Pinot Grigio (California; $10) (Chehalem Mountains, Oregon; $22) ROUSSANNE WHITES (continued) Francis Ford Coppola Winery 2016 “Rosso & Bianco” Pinot Girardet 2015 Estate Grown Grigio (California; $12) Riesling (Umpqua Valley; $15) J Dusi Wines 2016 Pinot Grigio Imagery Estate Winery 2016 (Paso Robles; $18) “Upper Ridge” Riesling (Pine Mountain–Cloverdale Peak; $26) Liberty Creek NV Pinot Grigio (California; $7) Navarro Vineyards 2016 Riesling (Anderson Valley, Little Black Dress 2016 Mendocino; $22) Pinot Grigio (California; $11) Play 2015 Riesling (Washington; Mt. Beautiful 2015 Pinot Gris $18) (North Canterbury, New Zealand; $19) Reustle Prayer Rock Vineyards meadowcroftwines.com 2015 Engedi & Onyx Bloc thewineshack.wine Pino Cellars 2015 Pinot Gris ★ Meadowcroft 2016 (Oregon; $18) Estate Grown Riesling Puffin 2016 Pinot Gris (Umpqua Valley, Oregon; $21) Louvau Vineyard Roussanne (Oregon; $21) Ron Rubin 2016 Pinot Gris (Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County; (Russian River Valley; $20) BARELY OFF-DRY RIESLING $28). Juicy peach, melon, and R. Stuart and Co. 2015 citrus fruit is slightly creamy on the “Big Fire” Pinot Gris Silvan Ridge Winery 2015 Pinot Chateau Ste. Michelle & Dr. midpalate, followed by a long, brisk, (Willamette Valley; $18) Gris (Willamette Valley; $15) Loosen 2015 “Eroica” Riesling spicy finish. Tangent 2015 Paragon Stave & Stone Wine Estates (Columbia Valley; $20) 2016 Annala Vineyard Pinot SAUVIGNON BLANC: Vineyard Pinot Gris Milbrandt Vineyards 2014 OR EARLIER (Edna Valley; $17) Gris (Columbia Gorge; $24) 2015 Evergreen Vineyard The Naked Grape NV Pinot Three Thieves 2015 Pinot “Traditions” Riesling Robert Mondavi Winery 2013 Grigio (California; $5) Grigio (California; $8) (Ancient Lakes of the Columbia To Kalon Vineyard Estate Valley, Washington; $13) Grown Reserve Fumé Blanc The Original Dark Horse 2016 Trinity Oaks 2015 Pinot Grigio (Napa Valley; $50) Pinot Grigio (California; $10) (California; $9) Efeste 2014 Evergreen Single Vineyard Select Riesling Thirty-Seven 2015 Pinot Gris Viansa 2015 Pinot Grigio (Ancient Lakes of the Columbia SAUVIGNON BLANC: 2015 (Sonoma Coast; $22) (Sonoma County; $20) Valley; $20) ★ Prophecy 2015 Sauvignon Van Ruiten Family Vineyards DRY RIESLING Blanc (Marlborough, New 2016 Pinot Grigio (Lodi; $10) OFF-DRY RIESLING Zealand; $14). Classic Kiwi ★ Sauvignon, with racy acidity and Willamette Valley Vineyards Handley Cellars 2016 ★ Pacific Rim 2015 “J” Riesling Riesling (Anderson Valley; $22). (Columbia Valley; $11). Pure flavors of gooseberry, passion fruit, 2015 Pinot Gris (Willamette and lemon-lime—brisk and Valley, Oregon; $17) Lemon and lime flavors—and their Riesling characteristics of candied bracing citrus acidity—meet lime and apricot are braced by racy refreshing. ArborBrook Vineyards 2015 honeysuckle richness in this racy acidity in this quintessential New Buttonwood Winery & Croft Vineyard Pinot Gris wine with a forever finish. World Riesling that’s a steal to boot. Vineyard 2015 Signature Blend (Willamette Valley, Oregon; $20) The Seeker 2015 Riesling Estate Grown Sauvignon Blanc ArborBrook Vineyards (Mosel, Germany; $14). Riesling’s (Santa Ynez Valley; $18) 2014 Guadalupe Vineyard classic whiff of petrol mixes with Morande 2015 Reserva Reserve Pinot Gris white-flower aromas; bright lime Sauvignon Blanc (Dundee Hills, Oregon; $25) flavors carry through a long finish. (Casablanca Valley, Chile; $13) Cinder 2016 Off-Dry Riesling Balo 2015 Pinot Gris Nga Waka Vineyard 2015 (Snake River Valley; $18) (Anderson Valley; $26) “Three Paddles” Sauvignon Bandit NV Pinot Grigio Fetzer 2014 “Goosefoot Road” Blanc (Martinborough, (California; $10) Riesling (Monterey County; $10) New Zealand; $15) Bota Box 2016 Pinot Grigio trefethen.com J. Lohr 2016 “Bay Mist” White Rova 2015 Lovall Valley (California; $23, 3 liters) Riesling (Monterey County; $10) Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc Trefethen Family Vineyards (Napa Valley; $19) Del Rio Vineyards 2015 Hagafen 2016 Clearwater 2016 Dry Riesling (Oak Knoll Estate Grown Pinot Gris Ranch White Riesling Wente Vineyards 2015 (Rogue Valley, Oregon; $17) District of Napa Valley; $25). Spiced-apple, Asian-pear, apricot, (Lake County; $24) “Louis Mel” Estate Grown Duck Pond 2016 Pinot Gris and lime flavors ride a wave of racy Pacific Oasis 2013 Riesling Sauvignon Blanc (Livermore (Willamette Valley, Oregon; $14) acidity in this full-flavored Riesling (Columbia Valley, Washington; Valley, San Francisco Bay; $15) with a persistent finish. Fetzer Vineyards NV $10) Benziger Family Winery “Anthony’s Hill” Pinot Grigio Seaglass 2016 Riesling 2015 Sauvignon Blanc (California; $10) (Central Coast; $12) (North Coast; $15)
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Trinity River Vineyards 2016 Vina Robles 2016 Estate NEW WORLD “Stargazer Barn” Sauvignon Sauvignon Blanc (Paso Robles; Blanc (Willow Creek, Humboldt $16) (continued) County; $21). Humboldt County Whitehall Lane 2016 WHITES scores with this intriguing, stainless- steel-fermented Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc Donovan-Parke 2015 Sauvignon with 5 percent Sémillon adding (Rutherford, Napa Valley; $22) Blanc (California; $16) weight to its racy citrus fruit. A saline Ancient Peaks 2016 Santa note enhances the aromas and long Evans & Tate 2015 “Breathing Margarita Ranch Sauvignon finish (begging for oysters). Space” Sauvignon Blanc Blanc (Paso Robles; $17) ferraricarano.com (Australia; $15) Villa Maria 2016 “Private Bin” Babich 2016 Black Label Sauvignon Blanc (Marlborough, Folie à Deux Winery 2015 Ferrari-Carano 2016 Fumé Sauvignon Blanc New Zealand; $17). Cool-climate “Ménage à Trois” Sauvignon Blanc Sauvignon Blanc (Marlborough; $15) provenance shows here in bracing (Sonoma County; $14) Blanc (California; $12) acidity tempered by a touch of Balletto 2016 Estate Grown Flora Springs 2016 Family Margerum 2015 “Sybarite” sweetness. Bold green-flesh melon, Sauvignon Blanc (Russian River Estate Sauvignon Blanc Sauvignon Blanc (Happy Canyon ruby-grapefruit, and lemon-lime Valley, Sonoma County; $19) flavors are pleasantly peppery and (Napa Valley; $26) of Santa Barbara; $21) Boatique 2016 Sauvignon herbal. Francis Coppola Diamond Robert Mondavi Winery 2015 Blanc Musqué (Big Valley, Villa Maria 2016 Taylors Pass Collection 2016 Yellow Fumé Blanc (Napa Valley; $20) Lake County; $20) Vineyard Single Vineyard Label Sauvignon Blanc Castoro Cellars 2016 Estate Tangent 2015 Paragon Sauvignon Blanc (Marlborough, (California; $15) Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc New Zealand; $26). Pungent Grown Sauvignon Blanc (Edna Valley; $13) Giesen 2016 Sauvignon Blanc (Paso Robles; $16) aromas and flavors of grapefruit, (Marlborough, New Zealand; $14) passion fruit, melon, and leafy herbs Unparalleled 2015 Sauvignon Chasing Venus 2016 “Captain are textbook Marlborough Lava Cap 2016 Sauvignon Blanc Blanc (Marlborough, Cook” Sauvignon Blanc Sauvignon; a kiss of sweetness adds (El Dorado, Sierra Foothills; $18) (Marlborough, New Zealand; $16) New Zealand; $18) to the pleasant palate weight. Navarro Vineyards 2016 William Hill Estate Winery Clif Family Winery 2016 Benziger Family Winery 2016 “128 Cuvée” Sauvignon Blanc Sauvignon Blanc (Oak Knoll 2015 Sauvignon Blanc Frank Johnson Vineyard (Anderson Valley, Mendocino; (North Coast; $17) District of Napa Valley; $38) Sauvignon Blanc (Dry Creek $19) Valley; $26) Clif Family Winery 2016 SAUVIGNON BLANC: Pech Merle 2016 Single “Rte Blanc” Sauvignon Blanc 2016 OR LATER Blackbird Vineyards 2016 Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc (Napa Valley; $28) “Dissonance” Sauvignon Blanc (Big Valley, Lake County; $17) ★ Echo Bay 2016 Sauvignon (Napa Valley; $32) Davis Bynum 2016 Virginia’s Blanc (Marlborough, New R Collection by Raymond 2016 Block, Jane’s Vineyard Zealand; $12). A touch of green Charles Krug 2016 Sauvignon Lot No. 4 Sauvignon Blanc Sauvignon Blanc (Russian River pepper and some fresh herbs join Blanc (St. Helena, Napa Valley; (California; $15) Valley, Sonoma County; $25) gooseberry and lime in this zesty, $18) Rodney Strong Estate high-acid charmer. District 7 2016 Estate Grown Cupcake Vineyards 2016 Vineyards 2016 “Charlotte’s Sauvignon Blanc (Monterey; Mill Creek 2016 Estate Sauvignon Blanc Home” Sauvignon Blanc $19) Sauvignon Blanc (Dry Creek (Marlborough, New Zealand; $13) (Northern Sonoma, Sonoma County; $17) Doña Paula 2016 “Los Cardos” Valley, Sonoma County; $23). Dry Creek Vineyard 2016 Steely and dry, this Sauvignon Sauvignon Blanc (Mendoza, Sauvignon Blanc (Dry Creek Schug 2016 Sauvignon Blanc delivers succulent tangerine, lime, Argentina; $10) Valley; $20) (Sonoma Coast; $20) and grapefruit aromas and flavors, Drnk 2016 Wildwood plus subtle grassiness, and vibrant Efeste 2016 Evergreen St. Francis 2016 Sauvignon Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc acidity. Vineyard “Feral” Sauvignon Blanc (Sonoma County; $17) (Sonoma Valley; $20) Roth Estate 2016 Sauvignon Blanc (Ancient Lakes of the The Seeker 2016 Sauvignon Columbia Valley; $20) Dutcher Crossing 2016 Blanc (Sonoma County; $15). Blanc (Marlborough, New Sauvignon Blanc (Sonoma This crowd-pleaser opens with vivid Esk Valley 2016 Sauvignon Zealand; $14) County; $28) floral aromas followed by a palate Blanc (Marlborough, Tin Barn Vineyards 2016 of lime, melon, and tropical fruit; New Zealand; $15) Flint & Steel 2016 Sauvignon a hint of fresh sage; and crisp, juicy Hi Vista Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc (Napa Valley; $16) acidity. Evans & Tate 2016 “Fresh Blanc (Carneros, Sonoma as a Daisy” Sauvignon Blanc County; $21) Henry Earl Estates Seaglass 2016 Sauvignon Blanc (Australia; $13) 2016 Sauvignon Blanc (Santa Barbara County; $12). This Trinity River Vineyards (Red Mountain; $28) one straddles the line between lean 2016 “Kingfisher” and racy, fruity and rich, making Sauvignon Blanc (Willow Creek, Husch 2016 La Ribera it a party-pleaser for those who Humboldt County; $18) Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc don’t love the variety’s inherent (Mendocino; $15) assertiveness. Grapefruit, lime, and Villa Maria 2016 Cellar tangerine flavors are ripe and Selection Sauvignon Blanc mouth-filling. (Marlborough, New Zealand; $17)
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Reustle Prayer Rock Vineyards VERMENTINO NEW WORLD 2016 Estate Cuvée Estate Grown Sauvignon Blanc Bella Grace Vineyards 2016 (Umpqua Valley, Oregon; $23) Vermentino (Shenandoah Valley, WHITES (continued) California; $25) Rombauer Vineyards Imagery Estate Winery 2016 Sauvignon Blanc Fleur 2015 Las Brisas Vineyard 2016 “Wow Oui” Sauvignon (Napa Valley; $24) Vermentino (Carneros; $19) Blanc (Pine Mountain– RouteStock 2016 Sauvignon Tessa Marie 2016 Vermentino Cloverdale Peak; $27) Blanc (Napa Valley; $18) (Santa Barbara County; $25) Innocent Bystander 2016 Rutherford Ranch Urban Legend 2016 Vermentino Sauvignon Blanc (Marlborough, (Lodi; $24) 2016 Sauvignon Blanc lecole.com New Zealand; $15) (Napa Valley; $20) ★ L’Ecole No 41 2015 Sémillon VIOGNIER J. Lohr 2016 ‘Flume Crossing” Smoking Loon 2016 Sauvignon (Columbia Valley; $15). Unfolding Sauvignon Blanc (Arroyo Seco, Blanc (California; $9) Monterey; $14) flavors of peach, pear, fig, and Soda Rock 2016 Sauvignon grapefruit are accented by almond J. Rickards Winery 2016 Blanc (Alexander Valley; $24) notes and, surprisingly, an intriguing Croft Vineyard Sauvignon hint of tobacco. This one is bright, Blanc (Alexander Valley, The Infamous Goose 2016 clean, and succulent. Sonoma County; $23) Sauvignon Blanc (Marlborough, New Zealand; $14) Aimée 2016 French Oak Kim Crawford 2016 Sauvignon Sémillon (Napa Valley; $19) Blanc (Marlborough, New The Original Dark Horse Zealand; $18) 2016 Sauvignon Blanc SYMPHONY (California; $10) Kim Crawford 2016 Small Moravia Wines 2016 Dry Trailhead 2016 Sauvignon jlohr.com Parcels “Spitfire” Sauvignon Symphony (California; $18) Blanc (Marlborough, New Blanc (Napa Valley; $18) ★ J. Lohr 2016 Limited Release Durst Winery 2015 Amada Mia Zealand; $26) Van Roekel Estate “Gesture” Viognier (Paso Robles; White (Lodi; $23) 2016 Sauvignon Blanc $30). A big and beautiful white, Line 39 2016 Sauvignon Blanc with effusive white-flower and (California; $12) (South Coast; $23) TORRONTÉS honeysuckle aromas; flavors of ripe MacLeod Family Vineyard 2016 Wave Series 2016 “Left Wave” pear, peach, and tangerine; and “Marie’s Cuvée” Sauvignon Sauvignon Blanc (Leyda Valley, ★ Wise Villa Winery 2016 richness cut by crunchy acidity. Chile; $10) Torrontés (Alta Mesa, Sierra Blanc (Sonoma Valley, Sonoma Eberle 2016 Mill Road County; $28) Foothills; $32). Juicy peach and White Oak Vineyards & Winery pear fruit drive this big-flavored but Vineyard Viognier (Paso Robles; Matua 2016 Sauvignon Blanc 2016 Estate Grown Sauvignon balanced and refreshing wine, with $26). Floral aromas and flavors of (Marlborough, New Zealand; $12) Blanc (Russian River Valley; $19) a lively, spritzy finish. peach, yellow-flesh plum, and orange zest distinguish this spirited Mt. Beautiful 2016 Sauvignon Whitehaven 2016 Sauvignon wine. It’s at once rich and refreshing, Blanc (North Canterbury, Blanc (Marlborough, New VERDELHO with a generous midpalate and a New Zealand; $16) Zealand; $20) crisp finish. Noble Vines 2016 “242” SÉMILLON Sauvignon Blanc (San Bernabe, Monterey; $13) Oak Farm Vineyards 2016 Sauvignon Blanc (Lodi, California; $20) Pedroncelli 2016 East Side Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc (Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County; $15) paskettwinery.com Peltier Winery & Vineyards 2016 Estate Grown Sauvignon ★ Paskett Winery 2016 jrwinery.com Blanc (Lodi; $16) newclairvauxvineyard.com Silvaspoons Vineyard Verdelho J. Rickards Winery 2016 Salem (Lodi; $27). Thirst-quenching Ranch Viognier (Dry Creek Rancho Sisquoc 2016 ★ Aimée 2016 American Oak on a hot day, this floral, white- Flood Family Vineyards Valley, Sonoma County; $24). Sémillon (Napa Valley; $19). grapefruit-driven wine has a Viognier’s lovely floral character is Sauvignon Blanc Super-luscious and creamy, this pleasing salty edge, making it a (Santa Barbara County; $18) pronounced in this wine, which is white has intense peach character, great mate for shellfish. sleek and focused in its pear and background oak, and a mouth- peach flavors. The finish is succulent, watering finish that makes it a spicy, and refreshing. beautiful food wine.
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WHITE PINOT NOIR Skinner 2015 “Smithereens” White Blend (El Dorado; $20) NEW WORLD Duck Pond 2016 Pinot Noir Toca Madera 2015 Toca Blanc (Umpqua Valley, Oregon; WHITES (continued) $20) Madera Vineyard “Contigo” (Madera; $22) Left Coast 2016 Estate White Treana 2014 Blanc Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley, (Central Coast; $30) Oregon; $24) OTHER DRY WHITE BLENDS OTHER DRY WHITE VARIETIES
Rancho Sisquoc 2016 Flood domaine-artefactwine.com Family Vineyards Sylvaner Domaine Artefact 2016 (Santa Barbara County; $15) Estate “Les Beaux Blancs” Rock Wall Wine Company 2016 (San Diego County; $34). Del Arroyo Vineyard Malvasia Viognier’s pear, peach, and honey Bianca (Livermore Valley; $35) suckle perfume stand out in this lawerfamilywines.com wine, with Grenache Blanc, Lawer Estates 2015 Betsy’s WHITE MERITAGE OR Marsanne, and Roussanne adding Vineyard Viognier (Knights BORDEAUX BLEND structure, citrus, and melon notes. Valley, Sonoma County; $24). With bracing acidity, this wine is Textbook honeysuckle and peach DeLille Cellars 2015 “Chaleur pretty, fresh, and appealing. hustonvineyards.com aromas lead to a lush but bright Blanc” (Columbia Valley; $39) Eberle 2016 “Côtes-du-Rôbles ★ Huston Vineyards 2016 palate of yellow peach, grilled Blanc” (Paso Robles; $24). “Chicken Dinner White” (Idaho; pineapple, citrus, and honeyed WHITE RHÔNE-STYLE Grenache Blanc, Roussanne, and $16). Aromas and flavors of apple. A hint of vanilla lingers BLENDS Viognier join forces in this lively wine tropical fruit and sweet muscat on the crisp finish. with white-flower aromas and juicy dominate, with a vibrant floral flavors of peach, apricot, and apple. Pech Merle 2016 Salem character and long finish full of Zesty acidity completes the Vineyard Viognier (Dry Creek peaches and pineapple. Valley; $33). Dry and juicy, this refreshing package. Flying Leap Vineyards 2015 is a lively wine with Key-lime and Montemaggiore 2016 “3Divas” “Trio” (Cochise County, Arizona; Asian-pear flavors, creamy texture, Viognier, Roussanne, Marsanne $33). This blend of Grenache and an elegant, lingering finish. (Sonoma County; $25). Three Blanc, Malvasia Bianca, and Picpoul Rhône Valley varieties marry Landa Vineyards 2015 Blanc has expansive floral aromas; harmoniously in this racy wine with Estate Grown Viognier a pert palate of tangerine, green white-peach, pear, nectarine, and (Sonoma Valley; $38) anabawines.com apple, and anise; and a zesty finish. citrus verve. Aging in neutral French Record Family Wines 2016 ★ Anaba 2015 “Turbine White” oak adds texture without mitigating Krause & Schnerr Family Viognier (Paso Robles; $22) (Sonoma Valley; $32). Complex the wine’s vibrancy. Cellars 2015 “Laissez Faire” layers unfold in this elegant, fresh American Pioneer Wine blend of Viognier, Marsanne, Goose Ridge Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc Growers 2014 “Two Grenache Blanc, and Roussanne. 2015 Cellar Select Artist (Snake River Valley; $16). Delicate yet bright apricot and peach flavors, Bright acidity carries nectarine, Series “Companions” Arrowheads” (Paso Robles; $18) with mouthwatering acidity on a clove-studded pear, and citrus (Columbia Valley; $30) Cinder 2016 Dry Viognier flavors, with a subtle toastiness from lingering finish. Goose Ridge Vineyards 2015 (Snake River Valley; $18) partial aging in neutral oak barrels. Chronic Cellars 2015 “Eunice GRV (Columbia Valley; $25) Cline Family Cellars 2016 ★ Southwest Wine Center 2016 X” Chardonnay, Viognier, Viognier (North Coast; $12) Yavapai College Vineyard J. Lohr 2016 Limited Release Roussanne, Marsanne “Gesture” RVG Roussanne, (Central Coast; $15) Emerson Vineyards 2015 Estate “Sunlight” (Arizona; $25). Grenache Blanc, Viognier Viognier (Willamette Valley; $20) Students at Yavapai College’s Fathers & Daughters Cellars (Paso Robles; $35) Southwest Wine Center in Arizona 2015 “The Dance” White Field Imagery Estate Winery 2016 produced this juicy-fruit gem. It’s Quady North 2016 “Pistoleta” Blend (Anderson Valley, Pratt Vineyard Viognier floral, rich, and creamy, with (Rogue Valley, Southern California; $28) (Russian River Valley; $29) admirable complexity and a crisp Oregon; $20) finish. Macchia 2016 “Ludicrous” Montpellier Vineyards 2015 Trattore 2016 Marsanne, (California; $25) Viognier (California; $7) Ascension Cellars 2016 Roussanne (Dry Creek Valley, Vina Robles 2015 “White4” Swank N Smith 2015 Viognier “Enchantress” (Paso Robles; Sonoma County; $35) $39). Take a trip to the tropics with (Paso Robles; $16) (Paso Robles; $35) Acquiesce Winery & Vineyards this fruity white blend, with its peach- Westwood 2016 Annadel Gap William Church 2015 “Sara’s 2015 “Belle Blanc” (Lodi; $26) cobbler, pineapple, guava, and Vineyard Roussanne, Viognier, Vintage” Viognier apple aromas and flavors. A slight (Columbia Carol Shelton 2015 “Coquille Chardonnay (Sonoma Valley, Valley; $25) sweetness is balanced by crisp acidity. Blanc” (Paso Robles; $24) Sonoma County; $36)
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Del Rio Vineyards 2016 Estate Three Otters 2016 Pinot Noir Grown Grenache Rosé (Rogue Rosé (Willamette Valley; $20) NEW WORLD Valley, Oregon; $13) Harry & David Vineyards 2016 WHITES (continued) Abacela 2016 Grenache Rosé Pinot Noir Rosé (Oregon; $18) (Umpqua Valley, Southern Oregon; $18) La Pitchoune 2016 Vin Gris of Farmstrong 2014 Field White Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast; $28) (Suisun Valley; $22) Chronic Cellars 2016 “Pink Lazy Creek Vineyards Folie à Deux 2015 “Ménage à Pedals” Rosé (Paso Robles; $15) 2016 Rosé of Pinot Noir Trois” White (California; $10) Clos LaChance 2016 “Colibri” (Anderson Valley; $22) Dry Rosé (California; $20) Imagery Estate Winery Meiomi 2016 Rosé 2015 “White Burgundy” Domaine Artefact 2016 inmanfamilywines.com (California; $20) (North Coast; $30) Estate “Les Printemps” Inman Family 2016 OGV Estate Mt. Beautiful 2016 Rosé Murrieta’s Well Estate Rosé of Grenache (San Diego “Endless Crush” Rosé of Pinot (North Canterbury, New Zealand; Vineyard 2015 “The Whip” County; $26) Noir (Russian River Valley, Sonoma $16) White Blend (Livermore Huston Vineyards 2016 County; $35). This pretty pink offers Valley; $24) Navarro Vineyards 2016 Rosé “Chicken Dinner” Rosé a keen balance of fresh strawberry of Pinot Noir (Anderson Valley, (Washington; $19) and cranberry aromas and flavors, Mendocino; $22) OFF-DRY WHITE BLENDS a subtle cream-soda note, and a Joel Gott 2016 Rosé of Pennyroyal Farm 2016 Pinot ★ crisp, clean finish. Navarro Vineyards 2016 Grenache (Central Coast; $17) Noir Rosé (Anderson Valley; $25) Irvine & Roberts Family “Edelzwicker” (Anderson Valley, Navarro Vineyards 2016 Rosé Vineyards 2016 Pinot Noir Puffin 2016 Rosé of Pinot Noir Mendocino; $16). This blend (Mendocino; $18) of Riesling, Gewürztraminer, and Rosé (Oregon; $24). Lip-smacking (American; $21) Pinot Gris offers citrus-blossom, raspberry and cranberry flavors are Rodney Strong 2016 Rosé of honeysuckle, stone-fruit, and apple MERLOT ROSÉ ripe and slightly sweet at first sip, but Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley, personality. It’s bright, juicy, and the wine has a clean, focused finish Kim Crawford 2016 Rosé Sonoma Coast; $25) easygoing. (Hawkes Bay, New Zealand; $18) with a hint of orange marmalade. Willamette Valley Vineyards Dancing Coyote NV Estate Wine By Joe 2016 Rosé of Pinot Villa Maria 2016 “Private Bin” 2016 Whole Cluster Grown White (Clarksburg, Noir (Willamette Valley, Oregon; Rosé (Hawkes Bay, New Zealand; Rosé of Pinot Noir California; $16) $15) $14). This spicy pink from winemaker Joe Dobbes has crisp (Willamette Valley; $18) Pacific Rim NV “Eufloria” strawberry, ruby-grapefruit, and Aromatic Blend (Washington PINOT NOIR ROSÉ watermelon flavors, plus a dash of SANGIOVESE ROSÉ State; $10) white pepper. It goes down easy on a warm afternoon. Acrobat 2016 Rosé of Pinot NEW WORLD ROSÉS Noir (Oregon; $14)
GRENACHE ROSÉ Balo 2016 Rosé of Pinot Noir (Anderson Valley; $24) Domaine Serene NV “r” Dry Rosé (Oregon; $38) Handley 2016 Estate Pinot Noir castlerockwinery.com Rosé (Anderson Valley; $25) ★ Castle Rock Winery 2016 Iris Vineyards 2016 Chalice maryhillwinery.com Estate Pinot Noir Rosé Rosé of Pinot Noir (Mendocino ★ Maryhill Winery 2016 Rosé (Oregon; $20) County; $13). Light-bodied, crisp, of Sangiovese (Columbia Valley, and floral, this is a straightforward Main & Geary Vintners Washington State; $16). Racy rosé with pretty strawberry and 2016 Rosé of Pinot Noir acidity brightens crisp strawberry, raspberry fruit and a honeyed note (Sonoma County; $20) watermelon, and soft peach flavors cliffamily.com on the fresh finish. in this fun, uncomplicated wine with Ryder Estate 2016 Pinot Gifft 2016 Pinot Noir Rosé a high refreshment quotient. ★ Clif Family Winery 2016 Noir Rosé (Central Coast, (Monterey County; $18). TV Alexander Valley Vineyards Rosé of Grenache (Mendocino; personality Kathie Lee Gifford is California; $16) $26). Sipping this wine recalls 2016 Wetzel Family Estate behind this wine, which has Seaglass 2016 Rosé licking a dripping strawberry Dry Rosé of Sangiovese generous ripe strawberry and (Monterey County; $12) popsicle on a summer day. Bright watermelon fruit flavors, subtle floral (Sonoma County; $15) strawberry and watermelon flavors Stoller Family Estate 2016 aromas, and bright energy. LangeTwins Family Winery and crisp acidity make it a real Pinot Noir Rosé (Dundee and Vineyards 2016 Estate quaffer. Hills; $25) Grown Sangiovese Rosé Airlie 2016 Rosé of Pinot Noir (Lodi; $15) (Willamette Valley; $20)
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Pedroncelli 2016 Signature RHÔNE-STYLE BLEND ROSÉ Malene 2016 Rosé (Central NEW WORLD Selection Dry Rosé of Coast; $22). A farmers’ market Zinfandel (Dry Creek Valley, basket of strawberry, raspberry, cherry, and watermelon flavors, (continued) Sonoma County; $14). Zinfandel’s ROSÉS textbook spice comes through in this accented by savory spice and smooth, juicy, watermelon-flavored refreshed by racy, palate-cleansing Luna Vineyards 2016 and -colored rosé. acidity. “Minuet” Sangiovese Rosé McGrail Vineyards 2016 (Napa Valley; $36) Red Thread 2016 White Zinfandel (Howell Mountain, “Kylie Ryan” Rosé LXV 2016 “Heart Note” Rosé Napa Valley; $26) (Livermore Valley; $24) (Paso Robles; $29) Chouinard 2016 Zinfandel Boschendal 2016 Chardonnay, Rosé (Lodi; $20) Pinot Noir (W.O. Coastal Region, SYRAH ROSÉ South Africa; $14) OTHER VARIETAL ROSÉ pendletonwines.com Butternut 2016 Rosé ★ (Central Coast; $15) ★ Imagery Estate Winery 2016 Pendleton Estate Vineyards Serres Ranch Aleatico Rosé & Winery 2016 GSM Rosé Charles & Charles 2016 Rosé (Sonoma Valley; $27). Common (Sonoma County; $22). Grenache, (Columbia Valley, Washington in Italy, Aleatico is a red member Syrah, and Mourvèdre grapes were State; $12) of the Muscat family. This wine’s fermented in a mix of neutral oak and stainless-steel barrels, and the Chloe 2016 Rosé (Central Coast, come-hither aromas of rosewater California; $17) fortunativineyards.com and watermelon lead to a lively, result is a lively yet textural wine with refreshing palate of bright red fruit. blood-orange, strawberry, cherry, Cupcake Vineyards 2016 Rosé ★ Fortunati 2016 “Pranzo” and ruby-grapefruit charm. (California; $13) Estate Grown Rosé of Syrah Latah Creek 2016 Familigia Austin Hope Winery (Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley; Vineyard Rosé of Malbec The Original Dark Horse 2016 $24). An elegant and refreshing (Ancient Lakes of Columbia 2016 “Love & Hope” Rosé Rosé (California; $10) palate offers pure strawberry and Valley; $13) (Paso Robles; $20) cherry flavors, with a crisp, mouth- OFF-DRY ROSÉ Carol Shelton 2016 Wild Thing Halter Ranch 2016 Rosé watering finish. (Paso Robles; $24) “Rendezvous” Dry Rosé Eufloria by Pacific Rim NV Milbrandt Vineyards 2016 (Mendocino County; $15) Murrieta’s Well Estate “Aromatic” Rosé (Washington Rosé (Columbia Valley, Croft Vineyards 2015 Vineyard 2016 Dry Rosé State; $11) Washington; $13) (Livermore Valley; $30) “Ridge Roamer” Rosé 14 Hands Winery 2016 Rosé (Willamette Valley; $14) Klinker Brick 2016 “Bricks VARIETAL BLUSH WINES (Columbia Valley; $12) and Roses” Rosé (Lodi; $15) Day Owl 2016 Rosé Barefoot NV Sweet Pink Picayune 2016 “Hay Penny” (California; $15) Quady North 2016 Rosé (Rogue Moscato (California; $7) Rosé (North Coast; $19) Valley, Southern Oregon; $17) J. Rickards Winery 2016 Rosé Gallo Family Vineyards NV of Aleatico (Sonoma Valley, Ryan Patrick 2016 Rosé TEMPRANILLO ROSÉ Pink Moscato (California; $5) Sonoma County; $24) (Columbia Valley; $15) Amelia Wynn 2016 Art J Den Lois Rae 2016 Touriga Nacional Vargas 2016 “Costa Rosa” Hoed Vineyard Tempranillo Rosé (El Dorado; $25) GSM Rosé (Paso Robles; $27) Rosé (Yakima Valley, Washington NEW WORLD REDS State; $20) OTHER DRY ROSÉ BLENDS BARBERA Matchbook 2016 Rosé of Tempranillo (Dunnigan Hills; ★ Vina Moda 2014 Barbera $12) (Sierra Foothills; $38). The variety’s natural high acidity and tartness Toca Madera 2015 Toca Madera call for ripe fruit, which this wine Vineyard “Mirame” Rosé delivers—its juicy berries meshing (Madera; $17) with the acidity in lovely balance. Boeger 2015 Barbera ZINFANDEL ROSÉ (El Dorado; $22) ★ Prospect Cellars 2016 Urban Legend 2014 “Riverbank“ Rosé (Amador skinnervineyards.com Cooper Ranch Barbera County; $20). Effusively floral, this (Sierra Foothills; $32) pretty pink wine has a citrus tang ★ Skinner 2016 Rosé (El behind its watermelon and Dorado; $18). Elegant and Imagery Estate Winery raspberry flavors. structured, this blend of Mourvèdre, 2014 Upper Ridge Vineyard Counoise, and Grenache is spicy Barbera (Pine Mountain– and crisp, with red-berry, green- Cloverdale Peak; $42) apple, and orange-rind notes. Lovers Marchesi Vineyards of Bandol rosé, take note. 2015 “Achille” Barbera (Columbia Gorge; $32)
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Ledger David 2014 Cabernet CABERNET SAUVIGNON: Goose Ridge Vineyards 2012 Franc (Rogue Valley, Southern 2010, 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia NEW WORLD Oregon; $29) Valley; $38). Rich but juicy black House Family Vineyards fruit melds with oak-barrel caramel, REDS (continued) Oakville Ranch 2014 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon mocha, and nougat notes; full- “Robert’s” Cabernet Franc (Santa Cruz Mountains; $54) bodied and balanced. (Napa Valley; $110) Oak Farm Vineyards 2015 Rosati 2010 Estate Grown Barbera (Lodi, California; $25) Cabernet Sauvignon (Mendocino Prospect Cellars 2015 County; $35) Cooper Ranch Barbera (Amador County; $32) CABERNET SAUVIGNON: 2012 Wilderotter Vineyard 2014 Barbera (Shenandoah Valley, California; $31)
CABERNET FRANC housefamilyvineyards.com sevenbridgeswinery.com House Family Vineyards 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon (Santa Cruz Seven Bridges 2014 Seven Hills Mountains; $56). Aromas and Vineyard Reserve Cabernet flavors conjure a bowl of just-picked Franc (Walla Walla Valley; $42) berries and cherries. Hints of toast and vanilla add interest to the Van Roekel Estate 2014 intense and concentrated palate. Cabernet Franc (Temecula avvwine.com Valley; $31) My Italian Cousin 2012 ★ Alexander Valley Vineyards “Eugenio” (Napa Valley; $60). Walla Walla Vintners 2014 2012 “Cyrus” (Alexander Valley; Bottle time has softened this wine’s Cabernet Franc (Columbia $65). Textbook varietal notes of tannins, and a tangy midpalate of Valley; $32) leafy herbs and cedar add tart red cherry and juicy black avvwine.com Artisan 5 2013 “Masterpiece” complexity to this still-young wine cherry runs through to a long, crisp finish. ★ Alexander Valley Vineyards (North Coast; $67) with firm tension and solid tannins. Cellar-worthy. 2015 Wetzel Family Estate Buttonwood Winery and Perata Vineyards 2012 Grown Cabernet Franc Vineyard 2014 Estate Grown Church Creek Cellars 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon (Alexander Valley, Sonoma County; Cabernet Sauvignon (Santa (Yountville, Napa Valley; $48). Cabernet Franc (Santa Ynez Oak gets top billing on the nose, $30). With lush and satisfying Valley; $26) Clara Valley; $33). Distinctive weight, this wine offers herb-tinged woodsy, leafy herb and gravel with sandalwood, spice, mocha, blackberry, black cherry, and plum Cougar Crest Estate Winery aromas lead to a mouthful of red and ground coffee aromas, yet flavors; earthy undertones; and 2013 Estate Grown Cabernet and black cherry flavors and a long plenty of rich dark-berry fruit vibrant acidity. Franc (Walla Walla Valley; $42) finish. maintains balance in this broad- shouldered wine. Lava Cap 2014 Cabernet Franc Dane Cellars 2012 Justi Creek (El Dorado, Sierra Foothills; $40) Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Sonoma Valley, Sonoma County; Pollak Vineyards 2014 Reserve $39). With fresh red fruit, a kiss of Cabernet Franc (Monticello; $50) herbs, slightly dusty tannins, satisfy Spangler Vineyards 2014 ing palate weight, and juicy acidity, Cabernet Franc (Southern this wine begs to be drunk now. fortunativineyards.com Oregon; $29)
Fortunati 2014 “Fortivo” (Napa CABERNET SAUVIGNON:
Valley; $40). From its inky purple NONVINTAGE 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon color to deep, ripe black fruit and chocolate notes, this is a big wine Barefoot NV Cabernet that stays balanced thanks to bright Sauvignon (California; $7) summitlakevineyards.com acidity. Liberty Creek NV Cabernet Summit Lake Vineyards 2012 Soda Rock 2014 Warm Springs Sauvignon (California; $7) “Emily Kestrel” Cabernet Cabernet Franc (Dry Creek The Naked Grape NV Cabernet Sauvignon (Howell Mountain; Valley; $34). A big, brassy ferraricarano.com $75). Layers of lush blackberry, expression of the variety, with rich, Sauvignon (California; $5) blueberry, and plum flavors and luscious dark fruit, cocoa, soft Ferrari-Carano 2012 Reserve hints of forest floor unfold in this tannins, and a long, gentle finish. Cabernet Sauvignon (Alexander big yet velvety wine. Valley, Sonoma County; $65). Imagery Estate Winery Supple tannins wrap around slightly 2014 Cabernet Franc jammy dark fruit, with accents of (Sonoma County; $49) leather and dark chocolate. A rich wine from first whiff through lengthy finish, with lusciously ripe fruit.
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Ancient Peaks 2013 Santa Cliff Creek Cellars 2013 Margarita Ranch Oyster Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon NEW WORLD (Paso Robles; $60). Lavish oak (Southern Oregon; $27) complements rich cherry and dark REDS (continued) berry fruit in this elegant wine. Ripe— Columbia Crest 2013 Reserve but not sweet—fruit lingers on the Cabernet Sauvignon finish. (Columbia Valley; $45) Bennett Lane 2013 Cabernet Cougar Crest Estate Winery Sauvignon (Napa Valley; $62). 2013 Estate Grown Cabernet Sauvignon (Walla Walla Fine tannins, bittersweet chocolate, obsidianridge.com tobacco, and dried herb notes mark Valley; $45) this dense, rich, and full-bodied wine Obsidian Ridge 2013 Obsidian Derby Wine Estates 2013 with a pleasantly earthy edge. Ridge Vineyard “Half Mile” Laura’s Vineyard Cabernet Clos Pegase 2013 Cabernet Proprietary Red (Red Hills, Lake Sauvignon (Paso Robles; $38) County; $60). This proprietary Sauvignon (Napa Valley; $55). Dutcher Crossing 2013 Taylor Chocolate-tinged oak embraces blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and ripe dark-plum and black-cherry fruit Petit Verdot is layered and complex, Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon in this slightly rustic wine, with firm with wood smoke and black pepper (Dry Creek Valley; $48) hoytfamilyvineyards.com tannins that promise a long cellar life seasoning ripe black-cherry and Dutcher Crossing 2013 plum fruit. Hoyt Family Vineyards ahead. Stagecoach Vineyard Cabernet 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Sauvignon (Atlas Peak, Napa (Paso Robles; $55) Valley; $60) Sierra View Winery & Foley Johnson 2013 Cabernet Vineyards 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon (Rutherford, Napa Sauvignon (Amador County; $20) Valley; $45) Trione Vineyards & Winery Francis Ford Coppola Winery 2012 Block 21 Cabernet 2013 “Archimedes” Cabernet Sauvignon (Alexander Valley; Sauvignon (Alexander Valley; $69) $90) elysewinery.com Cana’s Feast 2012 Slide Goosecross 2013 State Lane Mountain Vineyard Elyse 2013 Holbrook Mitchell rutherfordranch.com Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Sauvignon Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley; $70) (Yountville, Napa Valley; $50). Rutherford Ranch 2013 (Columbia Valley; $45) Laurel Glen Vineyard 2013 Big, ripe, round, and loaded with Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Hawk and Horse Vineyards black-fruit character, this wine gains (Napa Valley; $55). An addition (Sonoma Mountain; $75) 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon complexity from notes of licorice, of Merlot adds complexity and (Red Hills, Lake County; $70) tobacco, and baking spice. softness to rich blackberry and dark- Mount Veeder Winery 2013 Muscular tannins suggest cellaring cherry fruit; the finish offers hints of Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, CABERNET SAUVIGNON: for five years or more. dark chocolate and mint. Merlot, Petit Verdot, Malbec 2013 Ryan Patrick 2013 Elephant (Mt. Veeder, Napa Valley; $100) Mountain Vineyard Reserve My Italian Cousin 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon (Rattlesnake “Eugenio” (Napa Valley; $60) Hills; $45). Bold, intense, and meaty, with pronounced tobacco, Robert Mondavi Winery 2013 cocoa, and herbal notes that accent Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon ripe blackberry and black-cherry (Oakville, Napa Valley; $55) fruit and show the beautiful savory Robert Mondavi Winery 2013 side of Cab. To Kalon Vineyard Reserve Sutro 2013 Warnecke Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon (Oakville, Cabernet Sauvignon (Alexander Napa Valley; $155) Valley, Sonoma County; $50). A Rodney Strong 2013 ledson.com youthful Cab with rugged, powerful, tempuscellars.com “Symmetry” Meritage Ledson 2013 Estate Cabernet and dense black-fruit character. Bright acidity balances its weight, (Alexander Valley, Sonoma ★ Tempus Cellars 2013 Sauvignon (Alexander Valley, County; $55) Dionysus Vineyard Cabernet Sonoma County; $90). Smoky making a fine table mate for steak or prime rib. Sauvignon (Columbia Valley; oak, chewy tannins, and opulent Sea Bird 2013 Broken Rock $34). Dark-fruit aromas and flavors black-cherry and blackberry fruit Boatique Winery 2013 Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon are enhanced by hints of graphite suggest pairing with rib-eye steak Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley; $46) and spice, with well-integrated oak or roast pork shoulder with a (Napa County; $50) Simi 2013 Landslide Vineyard and a long, seamless finish. blackberry glaze. Buena Vista 2013 Chateau Cabernet Sauvignon Buena Vista Cabernet (Alexander Valley; $38) Sauvignon (Napa Valley; $50)
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Penns Woods 2013 Reserve Col Solare 2014 Cabernet Cabernet Sauvignon Sauvignon (Red Mountain; NEW WORLD (Pennsylvania; $45) $75). Tightly wound, with intense minerality, this structured youngster REDS (continued) Rodney Strong 2013 Reserve will improve in the cellar for a Cabernet Sauvignon (Alexander decade or more. For now, though, it Soda Rock 2013 Cabernet Valley, Sonoma County; $40) offers a lovely savory edge to ripe Sauvignon (Alexander Valley; Spring Valley Vineyard 2013 dark-cherry and black-plum flavors. $45) Estate Grown “Frederick” Red Aimée 2013 Cabernet (Walla Walla Valley; $50) Sauvignon (Napa Valley; $50) St. Anne’s Crossing 2013 BoaVentura de Caires Winery Slattery Rd Cabernet rombauer.com 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Sauvignon (Sonoma Valley; $40) Rombauer Vineyards 2014 (Livermore Valley; $39) Stellareese 2013 Marcey’s “Diamond Selection” Cabernet Chelsea Vineyards 2013 Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Calistoga, Napa Valley; $42) Sauvignon (Napa Valley; $100). Cabernet Sauvignon Cedar, sagebrush, and herbal (Sonoma County; $28) Trojak-Knier 2013 Cabernet aromas stamp this the textbook Darms Lane 2013 Bon Passe Sauvignon (Napa Valley; $70) fortune1621.com Cabernet Sauvignon. Well-ripened Vineyard Estate Grown red and black fruit, integrated Fortune 1621 2014 Cabernet Cabernet Sauvignon CABERNET SAUVIGNON: tannins, and a clean, lingering finish Sauvignon (Napa Valley; $29). (Napa Valley; $60) 2014 make it complex and cellar-worthy. Youthful and plush, this one’s loaded Dussek 2013 Cabernet with juicy cherry and black-currant Walla Walla Vintners 2014 Sauvignon (Columbia Valley; flavors laced with spice and bound Cabernet Sauvignon (Walla $36) with good tension. Walla Valley; $42). Inviting aromas of dried roses, dark fruit, and toast Ferrari-Carano 2013 “PreVail” Francis Ford Coppola 2014 lead to broad flavors, a plush Back Forty Cabernet Sauvignon Director’s Cut Cabernet texture, and a firm finish that make (Alexander Valley, Sonoma County; Sauvignon (Alexander Valley, this a perfect wine for drinking now $90) Sonoma County; $29). Smoky oak as well as over the next five years. and firm tannins give this wine rock- Frank Family Vineyards solid structure, with a midpalate that 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon reveals rich black currant, dark (Napa Valley; $50) cherry, and a hint of vanilla. The finish is a bit tight, so decant before Hawk and Horse Vineyards whitehalllane.com 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon serving. (Red Hills, Lake County; $70) ★ Whitehall Lane 2014 Husch 2014 Cabernet “Mancino Lanciatore” Cabernet Hindsight 2013 Bella Vetta Sauvignon (Mendocino; $25). Sauvignon (Napa Valley; $65). Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon A pretty Cabernet, with juicy red This Cab is for fans of concentrated, (Howell Mountain, Napa Valley; fruit, medium body, moderate extracted fruit flavors backed by $75) tannins, and energetic acidity. sturdy tannins. Violet and blueberry You’ll want a second glass. J. Lohr 2013 “Signature” aromas, ripe black fruit, and vanillin woodwardcanyon.com Cabernet Sauvignon oak meld beautifully. (Paso Robles; $100) B.R. Cohn 2014 Olive Hill Woodward Canyon 2014 Old Jordan 2013 Cabernet Estate Vineyards Cabernet Vines Cabernet Sauvignon (Washington State; $99). Deep, Sauvignon (Alexander Valley, Sauvignon (Sonoma Valley, dense black-cherry and blackberry Sonoma County; $55) Sonoma County; $58). Chewy aromas and flavors are vibrant and tannins and dark chocolate on the complex, with dark spice adding Kennedy Shah 2013 Artz first sip lead to ripe dark-cherry and lovely layers to a plush finish. Vineyards Reserve Cabernet blueberry flavors on the midpalate, Sauvignon (Red Mountain; $52) making for a balanced, heady wine. Austerity 2014 Cabernet Mantra 2013 Cabernet Clayhouse Wines 2014 Red Sauvignon (Paso Robles; $18) Sauvignon (Sonoma Valley, Cedar Vineyard Cabernet Boatique Winery 2014 Sonoma County; $35) Sauvignon (Paso Robles; $18). obelisco.com Cabernet Sauvignon McGrail Vineyards 2013 Juicy, sweet-tart red cherry flavors Obelisco Estate 2014 Estate (Red Hills, Lake County; $40) make this a drink-now deal. It’s a Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Grown “III Nefer” Cabernet Brassfield Estate Winery (Livermore Valley; $44) pretty wine with soft tannins and generous flavors. Sauvignon (Red Mountain; 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Northstar 2013 Cabernet $125). Distinctive mineral and (High Valley; $45) graphite aromas lead to an intense Sauvignon (Columbia Valley; $40) palate with lush, ripe black fruit, Cabpothesis 2014 Old Vine Pegasus Estate Winery 2013 barrel spice, and structured tannins Cabernet Sauvignon (Lodi; $19) Cabernet Sauvignon (Santa Ynez meshing beautifully and promising Canoe Ridge Vineyard 2014 longevity in the cellar. Valley; $50) Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Horse Heaven Hills; $25)
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Hindsight 2014 Cabernet Wente Vineyards 2014 “Charles Flambeaux 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley; $40) Wetmore” Single Vineyard Sauvignon (Sonoma Valley, NEW WORLD Sonoma County; $60) J. Rickards Winery 2014 “Five Cabernet Sauvignon (Livermore Valley, San Francisco Bay; $30) REDS (continued) Sisters Blend” Cabernet Flora Springs 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon (Alexander Valley, William Hill Estate Winery Sauvignon (Napa Valley; $45) Charles Krug 2014 Family Sonoma County; $38) 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Fortunati 2014 Morisoli (Napa Valley; $45) Reserve “Generations” Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley; $60) William Knuttel 2014 D. (Rutherford, Napa Valley; $110) Charles Krug 2014 “Vintage Rafanelli Vineyard, Mary’s Franciscan Estate 2014 Selection” Cabernet Sauvignon Block, Vineyard Designate Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley; $100) Series Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley; $29) (Dry Creek Valley; $40) Conclusion 2014 Stagecoach Frank Family Vineyards Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Athenaeum 2014 Cabernet 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon (Atlas Peak, Napa Valley; $80) Sauvignon (Napa Valley; $40) (Napa Valley; $53) Dry Creek Vineyard 2014 Avalon 2014 Cabernet Frei Brothers 2014 Reserve “Hillside & Benchland” Sauvignon (Napa County; $20) Cabernet Sauvignon (Alexander Cabernet Sauvignon Barbed Wire 2014 Lot No. 9 Valley, Sonoma County; $27) (Dry Creek Valley; $26) lawerfamilywines.com Winemaker’s Reserve Cabernet Gallo Signature Series Lawer Estates 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon (North Coast; $14) 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Sauvignon (Napa Valley; $64) Benziger 2014 Sunny Slope (Napa Valley; $40) Luna Vineyards 2014 Cabernet Vineyard Demeter Certified Gravel Bar 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley; $68) Biodynamic “Signaterra” Sauvignon (Columbia Valley; Marchesi Vineyards 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon $18) (Sonoma Valley; $59) “Eridano” Cabernet Sauvignon Halter Ranch 2014 Cabernet (Columbia Valley; $35) Black Stallion Estate Winery Sauvignon (Adelaida District, Martin Ranch 2014 “J.D. 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Paso Robles; $35) Hurley” Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley; $30) ferraricarano.com Hawk and Horse Vineyards (Santa Cruz Mountains; $29) Blacklist 2014 Cabernet 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Ferrari-Carano 2014 Cabernet Perata Vineyards 2014 Sauvignon (Central Coast; $13) (Red Hills, Lake County; $70) Sauvignon (Alexander Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon Browne Family Vineyards Imagery Estate Winery 2014 Sonoma County; $34) (Yountville, Napa Valley; $48) 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Grown “Pallas” (Sonoma Rancho Sisquoc 2014 Flood (Columbia Valley; $35) Valley, Sonoma County; $65) Family Vineyards Cabernet Castoro Cellars 2014 Estate L’Ecole No 41 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon (Santa Barbara Grown Cabernet Sauvignon Sauvignon (Walla Walla Valley; County; $25) (Paso Robles; $16) $40) Raymond 2014 40th Columbia Winery 2014 Mettler Family Vineyards 2014 Anniversary Reserve Selection Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Grown Cabernet Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa (Columbia Valley; $16) Sauvignon (Lodi; $25) fortunativineyards.com Valley; $40) Conn Creek 2014 “Anthology” Mill Creek 2014 Cabernet Fortunati 2014 Cabernet Robert Mondavi Winery 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Sauvignon (Alexander Valley, Sauvignon (Napa Valley; $65) Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa (Napa Valley; $55) Sonoma County; $48) Valley; $28) Franciscan Estate 2014 Conn Creek 2014 Cabernet Mossback 2014 Cabernet “Magnificat” Meritage Soquel Vineyards 2014 Sauvignon (Napa Valley; $32) Sauvignon (Chalk Hill; $25) (Napa Valley; $55) Reverence Vineyard Cornerstone Cellars 2014 “Consonante” (Napa Valley; Mount Veeder Winery 2014 $150) “Benchlands” Cabernet Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Sauvignon (Napa Valley; $65) Valley; $44) Trattore Farms 2014 Stagecoach Vineyard Cabernet Criterion 2014 Reserve My Italian Cousin 2014 Sauvignon (Napa Valley; $75) Cabernet Sauvignon “Eugenio” (Napa Valley; $60) (Coonawarra, South Australia; Trefethen Family Vineyards $17) Noble Vines 2014 “337” 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon (Oak Cabernet Sauvignon (Lodi, Knoll District of Napa Valley; $60) Eberle 2014 “Vineyard California; $15) Selection: Cabernet Sauvignon True Myth 2014 Cabernet (Paso Robles; $24) Oakville Ranch 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon (Paso Robles; $24) Sauvignon (Napa Valley; $100) Eberle 2014 Eberle Estate Obelisco Estate 2014 Estate hertelendy.com Vina Robles 2014 Estate Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Sauvignon (Paso Robles; $42) Grown “Electrum” Cabernet Hertelendy 2014 Cabernet (Paso Robles; $26) Sauvignon (Red Mountain; $70) Sauvignon (Napa Valley; $135)
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Mobius 2015 Cabernet Shiloh Road 2015 Cabernet Newman’s Own 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon (Sonoma County; Sauvignon (Sonoma County; $20) Sauvignon (California; $12) NEW WORLD $30). Satisfying, savory spice, black olive, and green herbs accent Summers 2015 “Andriana’s Punch Vineyards 2015 REDS (continued) concentrated dark-cherry and berry Cuvée” (California; $22) Cabernet Sauvignon (California; $45) fruit. Firm tannins and juicy acidity The Buccaneer 2015 Cabernet Parmeson 2014 Munselle meld seamlessly. Sauvignon (California; $20) R Collection by Raymond 2016 Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Ancient Peaks 2015 Santa Lot No. 1 Cabernet Sauvignon (Alexander Valley; $60) Trapiche 2015 “Broquel” (California; $15) Margarita Ranch Cabernet Cabernet Sauvignon (Mendoza, Punch Vineyards 2014 Sauvignon (Paso Robles; $22) Argentina; $18) Ravage 2015 Cabernet Cabernet Sauvignon Sauvignon (California; $13) (California; $45) Black’s Station 2015 Cabernet Alexander Valley Vineyards Sauvignon (Yolo County; $12) 2015 Wetzel Family Estate Resolute 2015 Cabernet Rodney Strong Estate Grown Cabernet Sauvignon Sauvignon (Red Hills, Vineyards 2014 Cabernet Canoe Ridge Vineyard 2015 “The Expedition” Cabernet (Alexander Valley, Sonoma County; Lake County; $24) Sauvignon (Alexander Valley, $24) Sonoma County; $28) Sauvignon (Horse Heaven Hills; Robert Oatley 2015 Cabernet $15) B.R. Cohn 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon (Margaret River, Rodney Strong Estate Sauvignon (North Coast; $25) Australia; $20) Vineyards 2014 Cabernet Cypress Vineyards 2015 Sauvignon (Knights Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon Barnard Griffin 2015 Dark Horse 2015 “The Sonoma County; $35) (Central Coast; $10) Cabernet Sauvignon Original” Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley; $17) (California; $10) RouteStock 2014 Cabernet Folie à Deux Winery 2015 Sauvignon (Napa Valley; $25) “Ménage à Trois” Cabernet Buried Cane 2015 The Recipient 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon (North Coast, Cabernet Sauvignon Sauvignon (Paso Robles; $15) Sequoia Grove 2014 Cabernet California; $14) (Columbia Valley; $16) Sauvignon (Napa Valley; $38) Three Thieves 2015 Cabernet Francis Coppola Diamond Ca’ Momi 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon (California; $8) Sivas-Sonoma 2014 Cabernet Collection 2015 Black Label Sauvignon (Napa Valley; $25) Trapiche 2016 “Oak Cask” Sauvignon (Sonoma County; $23) “Claret” Cabernet Sauvignon (California; $21) Columbia Crest 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon The Weasel and the Cork 2014 “H3” Cabernet Sauvignon (Mendoza, Argentina; $14) Cabernet Sauvignon (Alexander Francis Coppola Diamond (Horse Heaven Hills; $15) Tributus 2015 Reserve Valley, Sonoma County; $30) Collection 2015 Ivory Label Cosentino Winery 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Sauvignon Toad Hollow Vineyards “The Cab” Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley; $45) 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon (California; $19) (Lodi; $15) Trinity Oaks 2015 Cabernet (Lodi, California; $17) Francis Coppola Director’s District 7 2015 Estate Grown Sauvignon (California; $9) Tom Gore Vineyards 2014 2015 “King Kong” Cabernet Cabernet Sauvignon Van Ruiten Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon (Alexander Sauvignon (California; $24) (Monterey; $20) Valley, Sonoma County; $40) 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Frey 2015 Certified Organic Don Sebastiani & Sons 2015 (Lodi; $15) Viansa Sonoma 2014 Signature Cabernet Sauvignon “B Side” Cabernet Sauvignon Vargas 2015 “El Taxi” Cabernet Series Cabernet Sauvignon (Mendocino; $17) (Napa Valley; $28) (Sonoma Mountain; $65) Sauvignon (Paso Robles; $24) Gnarly Head 2015 Cabernet Don Sebastiani & Sons 2015 Windsor Vineyards 2015 Woodward Canyon 2014 Artist Sauvignon (California; $12) “The Crusher” Cabernet Series #23 Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Sauvignon Gunsight Rock 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon (California; $15) (California; $14) (Columbia Valley; $59) Sauvignon (Paso Robles; $18) Don Sebastiani & Sons 2015 Z. Alexander Brown 2015 CABERNET SAUVIGNON: Katherine Goldschmidt 2015 “Big Smooth” Cabernet “Uncaged” Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 OR LATER Crazy Creek Cabernet Sauvignon (Lodi; $18) (California; $20) Sauvignon (Alexander Valley; Doña Paula 2015 Estate ★ Don Sebastiani & Sons 2015 $20) “Aquinas” Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Sauvignon (Lujan de CARIGNANE Mantra 2015 Cabernet Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina; $16) (North Coast; $22). A great value, Foppiano Vineyards 2014 with toasty oak aromas; intense, ripe Sauvignon (Alexander Valley, Fetzer 2015 “Valley Oaks” “Grant Station” Carignane black-cherry fruit; and a sense of Sonoma County; $28) Cabernet Sauvignon (Russian River Valley; $45) elegance that suggests a more Matchbook 2015 Cabernet (California; $10) expensive Cab. Sauvignon (Dunnigan Hills; $15) Line 39 2015 Cabernet CARMÉNÈRE Intrinsic 2015 Cabernet Parducci 2015 “True Grit” Sauvignon (California; $12) Sauvignon (Columbia Valley; Emiliana 2015 “Natura” Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon $22). Vivid aromas of black olive, Lucinda & Millie 2016 Carménère (Valle de Colchagua, (Mendocino; $20) leather, cedar, and cherry lead to Cabernet Sauvignon Chile; $11) the same on the palate, with the Paul Dolan Vineyards (Mendocino County; $16) Northwest Cellars addition of blueberry and chocolate. 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Montevina 2015 “Independence 2013 Carménère The finish is silky and juicy. (Mendocino County; $20) Point” Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley; $48) (California; $12)
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J. Lohr 2015 Limited Release MERLOT: NONVINTAGE MERLOT: 2014 “Gesture” GSM (Paso Robles; NEW WORLD $30) Barefoot NV Merlot (California; $7) REDS (continued) Joel Gott 2014 Grenache (California; $18) MERLOT: 2013 OR EARLIER Viña Carmen 2014 El Peñasco Lava Cap 2015 Grenache Vineyard Gran Reserva (El Dorado, Sierra Foothills; $28) Goosecross 2013 State Carménère (Colchagua, Lane Vineyard Merlot Lewis Grace 2015 Grenache Chile; $15) (Napa Valley; $58) (Sierra Foothills; $26) J. Lohr 2013 “Cuvée Pom” CHARBONO Vasco Urbano Wine Company (Paso Robles; $50) 2014 Marina Ranch Grenache (Livermore Valley; $42) Mantra 2013 Merlot (Alexander Valley, Sonoma County; $35) robertmondaviwinery.com MALBEC Martin Ranch 2013 ★ Robert Mondavi Winery “J.D. Hurley” Merlot 2014 Merlot (Napa Valley; (Santa Clara Valley; $26) $25). Here is everything lovers of Northstar 2013 “Premier” California Merlot appreciate: Merlot (Columbia Valley; $85) velvety tannins that wrap around rich black-cherry and plum fruit, Northstar 2013 Merlot summerswinery.com accented by chocolate and toast. (Columbia Valley; $41) Polished and pleasurable. ★ Summers 2014 Villa Swanson Vineyards 2013 fortunativineyards.com St. Francis 2014 Behler Andriana Vineyard Charbono Merlot (Napa Valley; $31) Vineyard “Artisan Collection” (Calistoga, Napa Valley; $34). ★ Fortunati 2014 Estate Grown Merlot (Sonoma Valley; $48) Bursting with ripe blueberry and Malbec (Oak Knoll District, Napa black-cherry flavors on a dense Valley; $50). Deep, intense black- Trefethen Family Vineyards palate supported by firm tannins raspberry and blueberry flavors are 2014 Merlot (Oak Knoll District and a refreshing finish. Powerful flecked with graphite and black of Napa Valley; $40) yet polished. spice notes. The finish is luxuriant yet Walla Walla Vintners 2014 Bending Branch Winery 2013 clean. Merlot (Walla Walla Valley; $30) Zentner Vineyard Charbono Alamos 2015 “Selección” (Sierra Foothills; $50) Bargetto 2014 Regan Vineyards Malbec (Mendoza, Argentina; Reserve Merlot (Santa Cruz $13) DOLCETTO Mountains; $40) Harbinger 2013 Malbec Cline Family Cellars 2014 Block Camaraderie Cellars 2014 (Wahluke Slope; $28) Eight Single Vineyard Series Crawford Vineyard Dolcetto warr-kingwines.com 2Hawk 2015 Malbec Merlot (Los Carneros; $30) (Yakima Valley; $29) (Rogue Valley, Oregon; $32) Warr-King Wines 2013 Merlot Columbia Winery 2014 Merlot Delfino 2015 Dolcetto (Wahluke Slope; $30) Aridus 2015 Limited (Columbia Valley; $16) (Umpqua Valley; $27) Cornerstone Cellars 2013 Production Malbec Ferrari-Carano 2014 Merlot Spangler Vineyards 2015 Oakville Station Merlot (Arizona; $28) (Sonoma County; $21) Khayam’s Block Dolcetto (Oakville, Napa Valley; $75) Ledger David 2015 Malbec (Umpqua Valley; $29) Goose Ridge Vineyards 2012 Flora Springs 2014 Merlot (Rogue Valley, Southern (Napa Valley; $30) Oregon; $34) Merlot (Columbia Valley; $32) GRENACHE Ghost Pines 2014 Winemaker’s Milbrandt Vineyards 2014 House Family Vineyards Blend Merlot (California; $20) Croma Vera 2015 Grenache “The Estates” Malbec (Wahluke 2012 Merlot (Santa Cruz (Paso Robles; $42) Slope, Washington; $26) Mountains; $49) Milbrandt Vineyards 2014 “Traditions” Merlot Navarro Vineyards 2015 Nottingham Cellars 2014 “Casa Sutro 2013 Warnecke Ranch (Columbia Valley, Washington; $17) Grenache (Mendocino; $29) de Vinas” Micro-Lot Reserve Merlot (Alexander Valley, Sonoma County; $35) Thirty-Seven 2015 Grenache Malbec (Livermore Valley; $50) Noble Vines 2014 “181” Merlot (Lodi, California; $15) (Sonoma Coast; $26) Seven Bridges 2013 Kolibri Trinity River Vineyards C R Graybehl 2015 Mathis Vineyard Reserve Malbec 2013 “Coho Red” (Willow Creek, Purple Heart 2014 Red California; $16) Vineyards Grenache (Columbia Valley; $32) (Napa Valley; $20) (Sonoma Valley; $34) Waterbrook 2014 Reserve Rombauer Vineyards 2014 C R Graybehl 2015 Mounts Malbec (Columbia Valley; $22) Merlot (Napa Valley; $35) Family Vineyards Grenache (Dry Creek Valley; $34)
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MOURVÈDRE/MONASTRELL Albireo 2013 Albireo Estate Elyse 2012 York Creek Vineyard Petit Verdot Vineyard Petite Sirah NEW WORLD (Manton Valley, California; $30) (Napa Valley; $37) REDS (continued) Northwest Cellars 2013 Foppiano Vineyards 2013 Petite Scooteney Flats Vineyard Petit Sirah (Russian River Valley; $25) Thirty-Seven 2014 Merlot Verdot (Red Mountain; $48) Harney Lane 2014 Petite Sirah (Sonoma Coast; $46) Ranchita Canyon Vineyard (Lodi; $26) Van Roekel Estate 2014 Merlot 2013 Estate Petit Verdot Hindsight 2012 Estate Grown (South Coast; $25) (Paso Robles; $28) Petite Sirah (Calistoga, Napa William Hill Estate Winery Valley; $45) PETITE SIRAH 2014 Merlot (Central Coast; $17) Imagery Estate Winery 2014 jlohr.com Shell Creek Vineyard Petite MERLOT: 2015 OR LATER Sirah (Paso Robles; $45) ★ J. Lohr 2015 Limited Release ★ Don Sebastiani & Sons “Gesture” Mourvèdre (Paso Prospect Cellars 2015 2015 “The Crusher” Merlot Robles; $30). Suave tannins wrap “Pick & Shovel” Petite Sirah (California; $15). A long, luscious around juicy dark-fruit flavors, with (Amador County; $32) finish completes this rewarding wine Asian spice, smoked meat, and loaded with black cherry, black- tobacco adding complexity. Crisp PINOT NOIR: 2013 OR berry, licorice, tar, and vanillin oak acidity makes for a refreshing finish EARLIER personality. Goes down easy. to this bold wine. Ancient Peaks 2015 Santa Cholame Vineyard 2014 Margarita Ranch Merlot Estate Mourvèdre (Paso Robles; $20) (Monterey County; $44) williamknuttel.com Barrel Road 2015 Red Blend Koehler 2014 Mourvèdre ★ William Knuttel 2013 Aged in Bourbon Barrels (Santa Ynez Valley; $30) D. Rafanelli Vineyard, Rex (California; $17) & Amarica Blocks, Vineyard Skinner 2015 Mourvèdre Boeger 2015 Merlot (El Dorado; $30) Designate Series Petite Sirah (El Dorado; $20) (Dry Creek Valley; $32). Pretty stompinggirlwines.com Vasco Urbano Wine Company floral aromas, juicy dark fruit, supple Ca’ Momi 2015 Merlot 2014 Raboli Vineyard tannins, and bright acidity make this ★ Stomping Girl 2013 Beresini (Napa Valley; $20) Mourvèdre (Livermore a supremely balanced wine. Vineyard Pinot Noir (Carneros; $36). Broad, concentrated, bright, Cupcake Vineyards 2015 Valley; $42) Pianetta 2014 Petite Sirah and juicy, this Pinot delivers black- Merlot (Central Coast; $13) Westwood 2015 Annadel Gap (Paso Robles; $38). Caramel from cherry aromas and flavors, seamless oak frames juicy blueberry and Ryder Estate 2015 Merlot Vineyard Estate Mourvèdre texture, and easy-drinking tannins. black-cherry fruit in this velvety wine (Central Coast, California; $17) (Sonoma Valley, Sonoma County; $48) layered with notes of black spice, Francis Coppola Diamond fresh herbs, and pepper. Riaza Wines 2014 “Prospector” Collection 2015 Blue Label Mettler Family Vineyards Merlot (California; $18) Monastrell (Calaveras County; $26) 2014 Estate Grown J. Lohr 2015 “Los Osos” Petite Sirah (Lodi; $25) Merlot (Paso Robles; $15) Vargas 2015 “Mas” Mourvèdre (Paso Robles; $27) Peachy Canyon 2014 Petite Toad Hollow Vineyards 2015 Sirah (Paso Robles; $32) “Richard McDowell’s Selection” NERO D’AVOLA Prager 2011 Petite Sirah Merlot (Sonoma County; $17) ★ (Napa Valley; $33) LangeTwins Family Winery giesenwines.com Windsor Vineyards 2015 and Vineyards 2014 Red Tail Rock Wall Wine Company 2012 Merlot (Alexander Valley; $28) Vineyard Nero d’Avola (Lodi; “Le Mur de Roche” Petite Sirah Giesen 2013 “The Brothers” $20). A pretty wine that blends (Napa Valley; $60) Pinot Noir (Marlborough, New MONTEPULCIANO firm, Italian-like structure and crisp Barra Family Vineyards Zealand; $21). This lovely, layered acidity with blue and red fruit that wine is packed with dark-cherry Pondl 2014 Montepulciano unfolds generously on the palate. 2015 “Mia Bea” Petite Sirah deliciousness and suave tannins (Lodi, California; $28) (Mendocino; $28) brightened by a brisk finish. PETIT VERDOT Berryessa Gap 2015 Petite Kessler-Haak 2013 “Synergy” Sirah (Yolo County; $28) ★ Nottingham Cellars 2014 Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hills; $48). Ghielmetti Vineyard Micro-Lot Clayhouse Estate 2014 Red Inviting rose-petal and more earthy forest-floor aromas lead to a juicy Reserve Petit Verdot (Livermore Cedar Vineyard Old Vines cherry midpalate and a spicy, Valley; $50). Inky black fruit and Petite Sirah (Paso Robles; $30) snappy finish. notes of leather, clove, and Distant Cellars 2013 Petite chocolate make this a heady drink, Sirah (Amador County; $36) with bright red fruit and firm acidity bringing all into balance.
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Garnet Vineyards 2013 Pinot Criterion Collection 2014 Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast, Sonoma Noir (Central Otago, New NEW WORLD County; $18) Zealand; $22). This one delivers the best of Pinot’s cherry and spice REDS (continued) Halleck Vineyard 2013 The character, with perfumed aromas, Farm Vineyards Pinot Noir black tea, supple tannins, and firm Ron Rubin 2013 Estate Grown (Russian River Valley, Sonoma acidity. Pinot Noir (Green Valley of County; $75) Croft Vineyards 2014 “River Russian River Valley; $40). Toasty J. Lohr 2013 “Highlands Bench” oak frames a balanced palate of Runner Red” Pinot Noir Pinot Noir (Santa Lucia (Willamette Valley; $20). This dark- red cherry and pomegranate, and a Highlands, Monterey; $35) pleasant, intriguing underbrush note fruited, chewy wine with savory forest-floor, spice, and tar complexity comes through on the brisk finish. Onward 2013 Hawkeye Ranch hugebearwines.com Pinot Noir (Redwood Valley; remains balanced and refined for its Crespi Ranch 2013 Mission $38) size. Huge Bear 2014 Pinot Noir Series Pinot Noir (Arroyo Seco, Fess Parker 2014 “Ashley’s” (Russian River Valley; $45). Monterey County; $22) Pennyroyal Farm 2013 Pinot Intriguing tarragon and lemongrass Noir (Anderson Valley; $39) Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hills; $50). The region’s textbook Pinot notes accompany fresh cherry and White Oak Vineyards & Winery earthiness comes through on this strawberry flavors. Medium-bodied 2013 Estate Grown Pinot Noir solidly structured wine. Layers of and lighter in style, this Pinot finishes (Russian River Valley; $35) plump red-cherry and cranberry with brisk acidity. flavor are spiced with sage, Knudsen Vineyards 2014 Pinot White Salmon Vineyard underbrush, and slightly smoky oak. 2013 Estate Pinot Noir Noir (Dundee Hills, Willamette (Columbia Gorge; $38) Frank Family Vineyards 2014 Valley; $55). This one’s loaded with Pinot Noir (Carneros; $35). tangy raspberry, cranberry, and Windrun 2013 Pinot Noir Charming for its medium-bodied, dried-cherry flavor, with baking (Santa Barbara County; $20) soft cherry-and-raspberry palate, spices on a silky finish. Bright and domaineanderson.com crisp. Windrun 2013 Pinot Noir this Pinot gains interest from hints Domaine Anderson 2013 Pinot (Sta. Rita Hills; $30) of tea leaf, spice, and earth. Pennyroyal Farm 2014 Pinot Noir (Anderson Valley; $50) Woodenhead 2013 Pinot Noir Furthermore 2014 Gloria Noir (Anderson Valley; $39). Gloria Ferrer 2013 Estate (Russian River Valley; $46) Vineyard Pinot Noir (Russian Lean and clean, this pretty Pinot is delicate and spicy, with red-cherry Grown Pinot Noir (Carneros, River Valley; $45). On the ripe, and pomegranate fruit and pert Sonoma; $28) PINOT NOIR: 2014 generous side of Russian River Valley Pinot, with bold black-cherry acidity through a crisp finish. Harmonique 2010 and black-raspberry fruit, plus cola “Oppenlander” Pinot Noir and spice notes. The long, (Mendocino County; $52) concentrated finish is fresh with Kessler-Haak 2013 “Ohana” acidity. Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hills; $45) Furthermore 2014 Nevina’s Kings Mountain Vineyards Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sonoma 2012 Estate Grown “Bacchus” Coast; $55). Forest-floor and barrel- spice aromas are followed on the Pinot Noir (Santa Cruz palate by luscious black cherry and Mountains; $65) blackberry, with a smooth, lingering La Pitchoune 2013 Pinot Noir finish. (Sonoma Coast; $48) primariuswinery.com pikeroadwines.com Philo Ridge Vineyards 2012 ★ Primarius 2014 Pinot Noir Pike Road Wines 2014 Pinot Marguerite Vineyard Pinot (Oregon; $15). Appetizing spice Noir (Willamette Valley; $20). Noir (Anderson Valley, and tobacco notes mix with slightly Come-hither floral aromas lead to Mendocino; $50) tart red fruit in this delicate Pinot with a palate of slightly smoky, spicy a briary kick, à la Zinfandel. red-cherry and raspberry fruit. Calista 2013 “The Coast Range” Anam Cara Cellars 2014 Medium-bodied, with taut tannins Pinot Noir (California; $25) and zippy acidity. Nicholas Vineyard Pinot Noir Carneros Ranch 2013 Pinot (Chehalem Mountains, Oregon; housefamilyvineyards.com Noir (Carneros; $26) $37). Rose-petal and cola scents lead to a mouthful of rich, ripe red- House Family Vineyards 2014 Clos de la Tech 2012 Cote Sud and black-cherry flavors. The texture Pinot Noir (Sonoma County; “Domaine Lois Louise” Pinot is smooth, the finish fresh and long. $49). A strong minty aroma leads Noir (Santa Cruz Mountains; $82) to concentrated flavors of raspberry ArborBrook Vineyards 2014 jam and Bing cherry in this Crespi Ranch 2012 Mission 777 Block Estate Pinot Noir Series Pinot Noir (Russian River multifaceted wine with velvety (Chehalem Mountains, Oregon; texture and fine balance. Valley, Sonoma County; $22) $50). This lushly textured, concen trated wine offers up juicy dark fruit, tons of spice and savory herb notes, and a bright cherry-cola close.
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Domaine Serene 2014 “Yamhill Cuvée” Pinot Noir (Willamette NEW WORLD Valley; $48) REDS (continued) Dutton Goldfield 2014 Dutton Ranch, Emerald Ridge Vineyard Pinot Noir (Green Valley of Russian River Valley; $62) Dutton Goldfield 2014 Fox Den Vineyard Pinot Noir (Green Valley of Russian River Valley; $62) allorovineyard.com provincialvineyards.com Ernest 2014 Grand Vent Alloro Vineyard 2014 Estate Vineyard “The Wrangler” Provincial Vineyards 2014 Pinot Noir (Chehalem Mountains, Estate Pinot Noir (Willamette Oregon; $35) Pinot Noir (Petaluma Gap; $62) Valley, Oregon; $20) Alloro Vineyard 2014 “Justina” Fleur 2014 Pinot Noir ponziwines.com (Carneros; $19) Redwood Empire 2014 Pinot Estate Pinot Noir (Chehalem Noir (Sonoma Coast, Sonoma Ponzi Vineyards 2014 Mountains, Oregon; $85) Furthermore 2014 Gioia County; $26) “Classico” Pinot Noir (Willamette Alloro Vineyard 2014 Vineyard Pinot Noir Valley; $43). A blackberry patch Roadhouse Winery 2014 “Riservata” Estate Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast; of a wine, with brambly, juicy dark- “Platinum” Pinot Noir (Chehalem Mountains, Oregon; $55) Furthermore 2014 berry flavors layered with spice, (Yorkville Highlands; $79) $45) Rosella’s Vineyard Pinot Noir chocolate, and polished tannins; a (Santa Lucia Highlands; $45) bright structure lingers on the finish. Anaba 2014 Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast; $42) Halleck Vineyard 2014 “Three Sons Cuvée” Pinot Noir (Russian Black Stallion Estate River Valley, Sonoma County; $49) Winery 2014 Pinot Noir (Los Carneros; $25) Halleck Vineyard 2014 “Hillside Cuvée” Pinot Noir Calstar Cellars 2014 Pinot (Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County; Noir (Russian River Valley, $59) Sonoma County; $33) Halleck Vineyard 2014 Clone roadhousewinery.com Center of Effort 2014 Pinot 828 Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast, Noir (Edna Valley; $50) rstuartandco.com Sonoma County; $65) Roadhouse Winery 2014 Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley; $69) Cinnabar 2014 Tondre Handley Cellars 2014 RSM R. Stuart and Co. 2014 “Love, Grapefield Pinot Noir Vineyard Pinot Noir (Anderson Ron Rubin 2014 Gunsalus Oregon” Pinot Noir (Willamette (Santa Lucia Highlands; $44) Valley; $52) Valley; $28). Complex, with the Vineyard Pinot Noir (Green Valley of Russian River Valley; $38) texture of raw silk, this Pinot has Cooper-Garrod 2014 “Two Handley Cellars 2014 Pinot tangy acidity supporting juicy dark- Vineyards” Pinot Noir Noir (Anderson Valley; $32) Sonoma-Cutrer 2014 Pinot Noir cherry and plum fruit, with haunting (Santa Cruz Mountains; $39) (Russian River Valley, Sonoma tar and gunpowder nuances. Handley Cellars 2014 Estate County; $30) Croft Vineyards 2014 Pinot Pinot Noir (Anderson Valley; $47) Noir (Willamette Valley; $28) Square Peg 2014 SP-SL Husch 2014 Reserve Pinot Noir Vineyard, Block 8 Estate (Anderson Valley; $38) Grown Pinot Noir (Russian River La Pitchoune 2014 English Hill Valley, Sonoma County; $65) Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sonoma Square Peg 2014 Dry SP-SL Coast; $58) Vineyard, Block 1 Estate Grown Laetitia 2014 “Reserve Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley, du Domaine” Pinot Noir Sonoma County; $65) (Arroyo Grande Valley; $42) willowbrookcellars.com Tondré 2014 Tondré Grapefield Mossback 2014 Pinot Noir Pinot Noir (Santa Lucia Willowbrook 2014 Kaufman davidhillwinery.com (Central Coast; $18) Highlands; $40) Sunnyslope Vineyard Clone 777 Pinot Noir (Sonoma Mountain, David Hill Vineyards & Winery Noble Vines 2014 “667” Pinot Van Duzer 2014 Homestead Sonoma County; $42). Boldly 2014 Estate Pinot Noir Noir (Monterey; $15) Block Estate Grown Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley; $60) beautiful and generous in both (Willamette Valley, Oregon; $24) Pech Merle 2014 Oehlman fruitiness and toasty oak; spice and Van Duzer 2014 Pinot Noir dark-cherry character add great Del Rio Vineyards 2014 Estate Vineyard Pinot Noir (Russian (Willamette Valley, Oregon; $32) charm to this bigger-style Pinot Noir. Grown Pinot Noir (Rogue Valley, River Valley, Sonoma County; $45) Oregon; $28) Plum Hill Vineyards 2014 Estate Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley; $22)
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Left Coast Cellars 2014 PINOT NOIR: 2015 OR “Suzanne’s Estate” Pinot Noir LATER NEW WORLD (Willamette Valley, Oregon; $65) REDS (continued) Lenne 2014 Kill Hill Pinot Noir (Yamhill-Carlton, Willamette Valley; Adler Fels 2014 “The Eagle $55) Rock” Pinot Noir Lula Cellars 2014 Peterson (California; $28) Vineyard Pinot Noir Animist 2014 Pinot Noir (Mendocino County; $45) (Russian River Valley, Sonoma Oregon Territory 2014 Pinot County; $20) Noir (Oregon; $19) jwine.com dancinvineyards.com ArborBrook Vineyards 2014 R. Stuart and Co. 2014 “Big “Origin 1866” Pinot Noir ★ J Vineyards 2015 Pinot Noir Dancin 2015 “Pas de Trois” Fire” Pinot Noir (Willamette (Russian River Valley; $40). (Chehalem Mountains, Valley; $19) Pinot Noir (Oregon; $37). Oregon; $45) Charming and vivid violet and Lavender and dusty-earth aromas Redwood Empire 2014 Pinot cherry-cola aromas lead into fleshy add savory, complex elements to Battle Creek Cellars 2014 Noir (North Coast; $17) dark-cherry and raspberry flavors ripe red-cherry fruit. Crisp acidity Reserve Pinot Noir and an admirable balance of bright creates verve from the midpalate Roadhouse Winery 2014 Pinot (Willamette Valley, Oregon; $25) acidity. Smoky oak lurks in the through the finish. Noir (Sonoma Coast; $69) background. Beauregard 2014 Coast Grade Vineyard Estate Grown Pinot Sea Bird 2014 Sangiacomo Noir (Ben Lomond Mountain; $60) Roberts Road Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast; $25) Beauregard 2014 Beauregard Ranch Estate Grown Pinot Noir Seal Beach Winery 2014 (Ben Lomond Mountain; $60) Reserve Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hills; $32) Blue Oasis 2014 Costa Vineyard Pinot Noir (Mendocino County; Trione Vineyards & Winery $52) 2014 River Road Ranch Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley, Ballettovineyards.com Blue Oasis 2014 Docker Hill Sonoma County; $39) Vineyard Pinot Noir (Mendocino Balletto 2015 Winery Block dancinvineyards.com County; $52) Van Duzer 2014 Saffron Fields Estate Grown Pinot Noir Vineyards Pinot Noir (Yamhill- (Russian River Valley, Sonoma Dancin 2015 “Ecarté” Pinot Bridlewood Estate Winery Carlton; $60) 2014 Pinot Noir (Monterey County; $44). Vibrant red and Noir (Oregon; $37). Effusive County; $14) Van Duzer 2014 Bieze Vineyard blackberry fruit is seasoned with aromas, juicy red fruit with a hint of Pinot Noir (Eola-Amity Hills; $60) hints of brown spice and anise in this black tea, and exceptional balance Castle Rock Winery 2014 Pinot fresh, crisp, long-finishing Pinot with are the hallmarks of this elegant, Noir (Mendocino County; $14) Van Duzer 2014 Westside supreme balance. medium-bodied wine. Blocks Estate Grown Pinot Noir Domaine Serene 2014 (Willamette Valley; $60) “Evenstad Reserve” Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley; $70) Waits-Mast 2014 Oppenlander Vineyard Pinot Noir (Mendocino Druvor Hill 2014 Pinot Noir County; $45) (Willamette Valley; $30) Waits-Mast 2014 Wentzel Furthermore 2014 Graton Vineyard Pinot Noir (Anderson Ridge Vineyard Pinot Noir Valley; $47) (Russian River Valley; $55) benziger.com Wente Vineyards 2014 Handley Cellars 2014 Helluva Benziger Family Winery 2015 Riva Ranch Single Vineyard Vineyard Pinot Noir (Anderson de Coelo Vineyard “Quintus” Pinot Noir (Arroyo Seco, darmslanewine.com Valley; $42) Monterey; $30) Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast; $75). Darms Lane 2015 Pinot Noir Irony 2014 Small Lot Reserve Lavender aromas and sweet vanillin Wild Horse Winery & oak enhance dark cherry and berry (Russian River Valley; $39). An Pinot Noir (Monterey; $16) Vineyards 2014 Bien Nacido fruit in this firmly structured wine with upbeat wine with zesty acidity, King Estate 2014 Nicholas Vineyard Reserve Pinot Noir a hint of black tea and bright juicy red- and black-cherry fruit, Vineyard Pinot Noir (Santa Maria Valley; $50) acidity. and clove spice. (Willamette Valley; $55) Youngberg Hill 2014 “Cuvée” D & L Carinalli Vineyards 2015 Ernest 2015 Upp Road King Estate 2014 “Domaine” Pinot Noir (Willamette Estate Pinot Noir (Russian River Vineyard “The Artist” Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley; Valley; $35) Valley, Sonoma County; $25). Racy Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast; $56). $70) acidity carries strawberry, raspberry, A cool-climate growing region and cherry fruit in this vibrant wine shows here, with brisk acidity and with a smoky-oak accent. black tea notes adding depth to ripe strawberry flavors. Full-bodied yet impeccably balanced.
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Stoller Family Estate 2015 Stoller Family Estate 2015 Gnarly Head 2015 Pinot Noir NEW WORLD Pinot Noir (Dundee Hills; $30). Estate Grown Reserve Pinot (California; $12) Pleasant earthiness, toast, and black Noir (Dundee Hills; $45) Husch 2015 Pinot Noir tea notes add interest to perfectly (Anderson Valley; $25) REDS (continued) ripened black-cherry fruit. Bright and Thirty-Seven 2015 Pinot Noir zesty, with supple tannins. (Sonoma Coast; $26) Innocent Bystander 2015 Wild Horse Winery & Wild Horse Winery & Pinot Noir (Central Otago, New Zealand; $25) Vineyards 2015 Reserve Pinot Vineyards 2015 Pinot Noir Noir (Santa Barbara County; (Central Coast; $20) Joel Gott 2015 Pinot Noir $35). A lean, crisp Pinot, with Alexander Valley Vineyards (Santa Barbara County; $20) bracing acidity supporting juicy 2015 Wetzel Family Estate Landmark Vineyards 2015 raspberry and cherry flavors. The Grown Pinot Noir (Alexander finish is long and energetic. “Overlook” Pinot Noir Valley, Sonoma County; $28) (California; $25) Baileyana 2015 Firepeak Pinot Artesa 2015 Estate Pinot Noir Lazy Creek Vineyards Noir (Edna Valley; $30) (Los Carneros, Napa Valley; $45) 2015 Estate Pinot Noir Balletto 2015 Sexton Hill Balo 2015 Estate Pinot Noir (Anderson Valley; $58) jwine.com Vineyard Estate Grown (Anderson Valley; $45) Lazy Creek Vineyards 2015 Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley, Middleridge Ranch Pinot Noir J Vineyards and Winery 2015 Sonoma County; $44) Benziger 2015 Bella Luna Pinot Noir (California; $25). This Vineyard Demeter Certified (Anderson Valley; $50) classic Pinot sports juicy cherry, Davis Bynum 2015 Jane’s Biodynamic “Signaterra” Pinot Line 39 2015 Pinot Noir berry, and cola flavors on a smooth, Vineyard Pinot Noir (Russian Noir (Russian River Valley; $49) (California; $12) supple palate. Hints of spice and River Valley, Sonoma County; $35) vanilla add interest. Benziger Family Winery 2015 Lioco 2015 “Laguna” Pinot Noir Duck Pond 2015 Pinot Noir de Coelo Vineyard Demeter (Sonoma Coast; $40) (Oregon; $19) Certified Biodynamic “Terra Love Noir 2015 Pinot Noir Francis Ford Coppola 2015 Neuma” Pinot Noir (Sonoma (California; $16) Director’s Cut Pinot Noir Coast; $75) Lucia Highlands 2015 (Russian River Valley, Sonoma Chloe 2015 Pinot Noir County; $27) Fogstone Vineyard Pinot Noir (Monterey County; $18) (Santa Lucia Highlands; $30) J. Lohr Estates 2015 Cupcake Vineyards 2015 Pinot McManis Family Vineyards “Falcon’s Perch” Pinot Noir Noir (Central Coast; $13) (Monterey County; $17) 2016 Pinot Noir (California; $12) Dancin 2015 “Adagio” Pinot Lazy Creek Vineyards 2015 Meadowcroft 2015 Pinot Noir Noir (Southern Oregon; $37) “Five Barrel” Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley; $38) (Anderson Valley; $85) Dancin 2015 “Ballerina” Pinot ledson.com Mt. Beautiful 2015 Pinot Noir Meadowcroft 2015 Cornerstone Noir (Dundee Hills; $37) (North Canterbury, New Zealand; Ledson 2015 Estate Reserve Vineyard Pinot Noir (Los DeLoach Vineyards 2015 $25) Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley, Carneros, Sonoma County; $44) “Heritage Reserve” Pinot Noir Nga Waka 2015 Lease Block Sonoma County; $66). This full- (California; $13) “Three Canoes” Pinot Noir bodied Pinot oozes ripe black-cherry Navarro Vineyards 2015 “Deep End Blend” Pinot Noir District 7 2015 Estate Grown (Martinborough, New Zealand; character—succulent and seamless. $35) It’s lushly textured, with a long, (Anderson Valley, Mendocino; Pinot Noir (Monterey; $17) $55) lovely finish. Don & Sons 2015 “Sonoma Patz & Hall 2015 Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast; $48) Nga Waka Vineyard 2015 Signature” Pinot Noir (Sonoma “Three Paddles” Pinot Noir Coast; $23) Reustle Prayer Rock Vineyards (Martinborough, New Zealand; 2015 Pishon Bloc Estate Grown $20) Drnk 2015 “Cavers Cuvée” Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley; Pinot Noir (Umpqua Valley, Poseidon Vineyard 2015 Estate $40) Oregon; $34) Grown Pinot Noir (Carneros, Duck Pond 2015 St. Jory RouteStock 2015 Pinot Noir Napa Valley; $32) (Sonoma Coast; $23) Vineyard Pinot Noir (Willamette Punch Vineyards 2015 “Proof Valley, Oregon; $48) RouteStock 2015 Pinot Noir of the Pudding” Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley; $22) (Anderson Valley; $50) Edna Valley Vineyard 2015 macmurrayestatevineyards.com Pinot Noir (Central Coast; $17) Scott Family Estate 2015 Dijon Reustle Prayer Rock Vineyards Clone Pinot Noir (Arroyo Seco, Ferrari-Carano 2015 Pinot Noir MacMurray Estate Vineyards 2015 Winemaker’s Reserve Monterey; $30) (Anderson Valley; $38) 2015 Pinot Noir (Russian River Estate Grown Pinot Noir (Umpqua Valley, Oregon; $39) Seaglass 2015 Pinot Noir Valley, Sonoma County; $30). The Foppiano Vineyards 2015 Pinot (Santa Barbara County; $12) aromas, flavors, and texture are St. Francis 2015 Pinot Noir Noir (Russian River Valley; $35) reminiscent of cherry-vanilla cola, (Sonoma County; $22) St. Francis 2015 Artisan with raspberry and black cherry Fortunati 2015 Pinot Noir Collection Pinot Noir adding support to a long, lush finish. (Sta. Rita Hills; $42) (Sonoma Coast; $45)
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Coyote Canyon Winery 2013 Trione Vineyards & Winery L’Ecole No 41 2014 Seven Hills NEW WORLD Coyote Canyon Vineyard 2013 River Road Ranch Syrah Vineyard Estate Grown Syrah Sangiovese (Horse Heaven (Russian River Valley, Sonoma (Walla Walla Valley; $37) County; $34) REDS (continued) Hills; $25) Ledger David 2014 Syrah Eberle 2015 Selby, Hidden (Rogue Valley, Southern Oregon; SYRAH/SHIRAZ: 2014 Stanton Vineyard 2015 Valley, and Wine-Bush $42) Reserve Pinot Noir Vineyards Sangiovese ★ Ascension Cellars 2014 Lewis Grace 2014 Renner (Willamette Valley; $29) (Paso Robles; $28) “Mayhem” Syrah (Paso Robles; Vineyard Syrah (Sierra $56). This big, spicy blend of Syrah, Trinity Oaks 2015 Pinot Noir La Chertosa 2015 Reserve Foothills; $28) Petit Verdot, and the white grape (California; $9) Sangiovese (Sonoma Valley, Margerum 2014 “Über” Syrah Sonoma County; $35) Roussanne is borderline jammy, with Virginia Dare NV Pinot Noir plum and blackberry fruit baked in a (Santa Barbara County; $40) (Russian River Valley, Sonoma Luna Vineyards 2014 Riserva pie. An earthy note balances its Matchbook 2014 Syrah County; $25) Sangiovese (Napa Valley; $62) primary fruitiness. (Dunnigan Hills; $16) Westwood 2015 Annadel Gap Noceto 2014 “Dos Oakies” Halter Ranch 2014 Syrah Milbrandt 2014 Clifton Hill Vineyard Calera Clone Estate Sangiovese (Shenandoah Valley, (Adelaida District, Paso Robles; Vineyard Single Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sonoma Valley, California; $29) $35). Grill steaks and pull the cork Series Syrah (Wahluke Slope, Sonoma County; $64) on this dense, intense, big-tannin red Washington; $42) Prospect Cellars 2015 with notes of black cherry, plum, Westwood 2015 Wendling “Dance Hall” Sangiovese and dark chocolate. Milbrandt 2014 Katherine Vineyard Pinot Noir (Amador County; $25) Leone Vineyard Single (Anderson Valley; $72) Villa Ragazzi 2014 Sangiovese Vineyard Series Syrah Willamette Valley Vineyards (Napa Valley; $36) (Wahluke Slope, Washington; $42) 2016 Whole Cluster Pinot Noir Walla Walla Vintners 2014 Rancho Sisquoc 2014 Flood (Willamette Valley; $24) Sangiovese (Columbia Valley; Family Vineyards Syrah Willful 2015 Winemaker $25) (Santa Barbara County; $25) Cuvée Pinot Noir Robert Hall 2014 Syrah (Willamette Valley; $45) SYRAH/SHIRAZ: (Paso Robles; $20) NONVINTAGE Willful 2015 Pinot Noir Ryan Patrick 2014 Red Heaven (Willamette Valley; $26) Wawawai Canyon Winery NV Vineyard Reserve Syrah Wise Villa Winery 2015 Syrah (Columbia Valley; $22) (Red Mountain; $35) lawerfamilywines.com Estate Grown Pinot Noir Sawtooth Winery 2014 (Placer County, Sierra SYRAH/SHIRAZ: 2013 OR EARLIER Lawer Estates 2014 Betsy’s “Trout Trilogy” Syrah Foothills; $34) Vineyard Syrah (Knights Valley, (Snake River Valley; $35) Montemaggiore 2013 Estate Sonoma County; $32). Meaty PRIMITIVO Skinner 2014 Syrah Grown Reserve Syrah, texture, well-ripened black fruit, and (El Dorado; $30) a dash of black pepper give this Marchesi Vineyards 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon (Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County; $48) savory Syrah a place at the table St. Anne’s Crossing “Valentino” Primitivo with barbecue or any hearty grilled 2014 Slattery Rd Syrah (Columbia Valley; $30) Cougar Crest Estate Winery protein. (Sonoma Valley; $36) 2013 Noble Rock Vineyard Soda Rock 2014 Rockpile Lois Rae 2014 Las Madres Trojak-Knier 2014 Syrah Ranch Primitivo (Rockpile; $55) Estate Grown Reserve Syrah (Walla Walla Valley; $45) Vineyard Syrah (Carneros; $35). (Napa Valley; $60) Wilderotter Vineyard 2014 Intense aromas and flavors of plum, Martin Ranch Thérèse black pepper, and licorice; silky William Church 2014 Red Primitivo (Amador County, Willow Vineyard “Jennifer’s California; $28) Vineyards 2013 Lester tannins; and beautiful oak balance Family Vineyards Syrah mark this elegant wine. Vintage” Syrah (Columbia Valley; $55) SANGIOVESE (Santa Cruz Mountains; $38) The Lane Vineyard 2014 Block Maryhill Winery 2013 Syrah 14 “Basket Press” Shiraz Fortunati 2014 Estate Grown Church Creek Cellars (Columbia Valley, Washington (Adelaide Hills, Australia; $25). “Vinto” (Oak Knoll District, 2014 Sangiovese State; $26) Shiraz’s savory, spicy side is on full Napa Valley; $40) (Santa Clara Valley; $28) display here, along with rich dark- Montemaggiore 2013 Paolo’s J. Lohr Estates 2014 “South Luna Vineyards 2014 berry flavors and great freshness on Ridge” Syrah (Paso Robles; $15) Vineyard Estate Grown a lingering finish. Sangiovese “Classico” Syrah (Dry Creek Valley, Record Family Wines 2014 (Napa Valley; $42) Sonoma County; $38) Cathedral Ridge 2014 Syrah (Columbia Valley; $34) Reserve Syrah (Paso Robles; Ranchita Canyon Vineyard Montemaggiore 2013 Estate $35) 2013 Estate Sangiovese DeLille Cellars 2014 Signature Grown “Syrafina” Syrah, Stolo Family Vineyards 2014 (Paso Robles; $28) Syrah (Yakima Valley; $46) Viognier (Dry Creek Valley, “Dieci Anni” Estate Syrah Avanguardia 2010 “Sangineto” Sonoma County; $45) Klinker Brick 2014 “Farráh” (San Luis Obispo County; $40) (Sierra Foothills; $22) Quady North 2013 Mae’s Syrah (Lodi; $20) Ulupalakua Vineyards 2014 Vineyard Syrah (Applegate Syrah (Maui County; $38) Valley, Southern Oregon; $32)
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Abacela 2014 “Fiesta” VALDIGUIÉ ZINFANDEL: 2014 Tempranillo (Umpqua Valley, NEW WORLD Southern Oregon; $23). Boldly flavored and smoky, this wine offers REDS (continued) ripe red-cherry and blackberry fruit with accents of spice and leather. Urban Legend 2014 Cooper It closes with sweet vanillin oak on Ranch Syrah (Sierra Foothills; a long finish. $32) Cinder 2014 Tempranillo (Snake River Valley; $29) SYRAH/SHIRAZ: 2015 OR LATER Croma Vera 2015 Tempranillo (Paso Robles; $45) jlohr.com Angove Family Winemakers Harbinger 2012 “Bolero” J. Lohr 2016 “Wildflower” 2015 “Family Crest” Shiraz Valdiguié (Monterey; $10). stfranciswinery.com (McLaren Vale, Australia; $22) Tempranillo, Grenache, Syrah (Rattlesnake Hills; $28) Beaujolais-like floral aromas and buoyant red and black fruit mark ★ St. Francis 2014 Artisan TANNAT Oregon Territory 2014 this easy-drinking red, with a grind Collection Zinfandel (Dry Tempranillo (Oregon; $20) of black pepper on the fresh, Creek Valley; $48). This Zin is balanced finish. concentrated and rich but perfectly Urban Legend 2014 Holland balanced, with beautiful layers of Landing Vineyard Tempranillo ZINFANDEL: NONVINTAGE spice and seamless tannins. (Clarksburg; $32) Aridus 2015 Limited Sutter Home Family Vineyards Production Tempranillo NV Zinfandel (California; $6) (Arizona; $28) ZINFANDEL: 2012 OR Bokisch Vineyards 2014 EARLIER Tempranillo (Lodi; $23) Rosenblum Cellars 2012 Old Cholame Vineyard 2014 Vine Zinfandel (Sonoma County; flyingleapvineyards.com “Bull Pen” Tempranillo $20) (Monterey County; $39) ★ Flying Leap Vineyards 2014 Summit Lake Vineyards 2012 Hoyt Family Vineyards 2012 Tannat (Cochise County, Arizona; Zinfandel (Howell Mountain; Tempranillo (Paso Robles; $55) $42). In addition to being delicious, $32) drycreekvineyard.com this Arizona wine is distinctively Lewis Grace 2013 Estate Dry Creek Vineyard 2014 Old complex, with juicy blackberry Tempranillo (El Dorado; $28) ZINFANDEL: 2013 flavors mingling with a banana and Vine Zinfandel (Dry Creek Valley, rum-punch character. It finishes clean Raúl Ramirez Bodegas ★ Wilderotter Vineyard 2013 Sonoma County; $32). For 30 and bright. y Viñedos 2012 Estate Estate Zinfandel (Shenandoah vintages, this producer has made Reserva Tempranillo Valley, California; $27). Bold old-vine Zinfandel, and this one TEMPRANILLO (Temecula Valley; $33) cherry, red-plum, and briary checks all the right boxes: juicy and brambly red and black fruit, baking Raúl Ramirez Bodegas blackberry flavors are succulent and mouth-watering, supported by firm spice, molasses, white pepper, y Viñedos 2013 Estate Reserva tannins and excellent acidity. supple tannins, and a long, Tempranillo generous finish. (Temecula Valley; $33) Hughes Family Vineyards 2013 Wild Turkey Vineyard Ivory & Burt 2014 Zinfandel Toca Madera 2014 Toca (Lodi; $17). Well-mannered in Signature Reserve Zinfandel every way, this Zin clocks in under Madera Vineyard Tempranillo (Sonoma Valley; $40) (Madera; $24) 15 percent alcohol; clean and Elyse 2013 Morisoli Vineyard straightforward, it keeps oak in the Toca Madera 2014 Toca Zinfandel (Rutherford, Napa background, letting the spicy, Madera Vineyard Reserve Valley; $39) brambly red-fruit flavors shine. Tempranillo (Madera; $32) Rosenblum Cellars 2013 Van Roekel Estate 2014 danacampbellvineyards.com Rockpile Road Vineyard Tempranillo (Temecula Zinfandel (Rockpile; $40) ★ Dana Campbell Vineyards Valley; $30) 2013 Tempranillo (Rogue Valley, Woodenhead 2013 Mariah Oregon; $30). Rich and flavorful, Vineyard Zinfandel this Tempranillo delivers layers of (Mendocino Ridge; $42) fresh and dried red and black fruit, chewy tannins, and a well-balanced finish.
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Frank Family Vineyards 2014 Ledson 2014 Zinfandel (Sonoma NEW WORLD Zinfandel (Napa Valley; $37) Valley, Sonoma County; $40) Harney Lane 2014 Lizzy James Mazzocco Sonoma 2014 Warm REDS (continued) Vineyard Old Vine Zinfandel Springs Ranch Reserve (Lodi; $36) Zinfandel (Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County; $52) J. Rickards Winery 2014 1908 Brignole Vineyard Old Vine Mettler Family Vineyards Zinfandel (Alexander Valley, 2014 “Epicenter” Old Vine Sonoma County; $29) Zinfandel (Lodi; $20) Mazzocco Sonoma 2014 West Mobius 2014 Zinfandel Dry Creek Zinfandel (Dry Creek (Alexander Valley, Sonoma pedroncelli.com Valley, Sonoma County; $38) County; $28) Pedroncelli 2015 Bushnell Mazzocco Sonoma 2014 Smith Ottimino 2014 Biglieri Vineyard Zinfandel (Dry Creek Orchard Reserve Zinfandel Vineyard “Little 8” Zinfandel Valley, Sonoma County; $25). (Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma (Dry Creek Valley; $37) Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel’s County; $52) Robert Hall 2014 Zinfandel signature peppery character is front klinkerbrickwinery.com Ottimino 2014 Rancho Bello (Paso Robles; $20) and center, seasoning concentrated, ripe wild-berry fruit. Vanilla and Klinker Brick 2014 Marisa Vineyard “Little 8” Zinfandel Rock Wall Wine Company 2014 Vineyard Old Vine Zinfandel (Russian River Valley; $33) caramel notes add interest to this “Pearl Hart Reserve” Zinfandel heady wine. (Lodi; $30). A pleasant herbal Peachy Canyon 2014 (Contra Costa County; $50) aroma leads to a bold, intense Rock Wall Wine Company 2015 “Westside” Zinfandel St. Anne’s Crossing 2014 AVA mouthful of sweet, ripe boysenberry (Paso Robles; $22) Alegria Vineyard Zinfandel and blueberry flavors. A soft texture Series Bacigalupi Zinfandel (Russian River Valley; $45). Hints of and moderate tannins make this one Puccioni 2014 Old Vine (Russian River Valley; $38) dried herbs and spice add interest to seriously easy to drink. Zinfandel (Dry Creek Valley, St. Francis 2014 Old Vines this straightforward, old-school Zin Mazzocco Sonoma 2014 West Sonoma County; $32) Zinfandel (Sonoma County; $22) with rich, brambly red and black Dry Creek Reserve Zinfandel fruit, firm tannins, and a juicy finish. Scott Harvey 2014 Mountain Tres Sabores 2014 (Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County; Selection Zinfandel (Amador Rock Wall Wine Company 2015 $52). Plush texture, silky tannins, “Perspective” Estate Zinfandel County; $25) (Rutherford, Napa Valley; $38) Monte Rosso Vineyard Reserve and a black-raspberry liqueur Zinfandel (Sonoma Valley; $55). character are the hallmarks of this Tranzind 2014 “Rise Above” Van Roekel Estate 2014 Estate Red Blend (Lodi; $15) Bold and rich meet lively and spicy decadent wine. Hints of baking Grown Zinfandel (Temecula in this complete Zin. A cedary note spice, vanilla, and dark chocolate Zin-Phomaniac 2014 Reserve Valley; $30) adds interest to the intense, juicy add complexity. Old Vines Zinfandel (Sonoma Viansa 2014 Reserve Old Vine berry and cherry fruit, and a ribbon of lavender runs from start to finish. Mazzocco Sonoma 2014 Warm County; $25) Zinfandel (Dry Creek Valley; $32) Springs Ranch Zinfandel (Dry Alexander Valley Vineyards Ancient Peaks 2015 Santa Creek Valley, Sonoma County; 2014 “Temptation” Zinfandel ZINFANDEL: 2015 OR LATER Margarita Ranch Zinfandel $34). Oak aging adds chocolate (California; $14) (Paso Robles; $20) notes and woody tannins to this full- ★ Gnarly Head 2015 Old Vine bodied, dark-fruited Zin. Lively Ballentine Vineyards 2014 Zinfandel (Lodi; $12). Despite its Beltane Ranch 2015 Heins acidity kicks in, adding a refreshing Estate Grown Zinfandel name, this Zin is texturally smooth, Block Estate Grown Zinfandel finish to the dense black-cherry and (Napa Valley; $30) with sweet dark-berry, cherry, and (Sonoma Valley; $44) black-raspberry palate. Chouinard 2014 Marian blueberry-pie flavors and a hint of Big Smooth 2015 Old Vine Ottimino 2014 Ottimino Vineyards Old Vines Zinfandel smoke. Zinfandel (Lodi; $18) Vineyard “Little 8” Zinfandel (Lodi; $24) Cosentino Winery 2015 “The (Russian River Valley; $37). Cline Family Cellars 2015 Dashe 2014 Todd Brothers Zin” Zinfandel (Lodi; $22). Ancient Vines Zinfandel Restrained, balanced, and dry, this Nicely ripened dark-berry fruit and Zin offers layers of minerality, white Ranch Old Vines Zinfandel (Contra Costa County; $18) (Alexander Valley; $35) more nuanced red-cherry and pepper, allspice, and cardamom nectarine flavors combine in this Dry Creek Vineyard 2015 along with juicy and ripe—but not Harney Lane 2014 Zinfandel lively Zin with an allspice kick, Heritage Vines Zinfandel jammy—red-berry and pomegranate (Lodi; $24) integrated oak, a subtle dill note, (Sonoma County; $22) fruit. The finish is bright and palate- and suave tannins. cleansing. Klinker Brick Winery 2014 Dutcher Crossing 2015 Old Vine Zinfandel (Lodi; $19) Macchia 2015 “Mischievous” Bacigalupi Vineyard Zinfandel Bella Grace Vineyards 2014 Old Vine Zinfandel (Lodi; $21). (Russian River Valley; $36) Zinfandel (Amador County; $24) Klinker Brick Winery 2014 Deep, dense black fruit and smoked- “Old Ghost” Old Vine Zinfandel meat aromas captivate on the palate Eberle 2015 Zinfandel Carol Shelton 2014 Florence (Lodi; $37) (Paso Robles; $28) Vineyard “Rocky Reserve” of this heady wine. It’s an oak- Zinfandel (Rockpile, Sonoma La Chertosa 2014 “Fra Paolo” influenced mouthful, destined for Frei Brothers 2015 Reserve County; $35) Reserve Zinfandel (Amador barbecue. Zinfandel (Dry Creek Valley, County; $35) Sonoma County; $20) Francis Ford Coppola 2014 Director’s Cut Zinfandel Lava Cap 2014 Reserve Gallo Signature Series 2015 (Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma Zinfandel (El Dorado, Sierra Zinfandel (Dry Creek Valley, County; $27) Foothills; $28) Sonoma County; $50)
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OTHER RED VARIETIES Goosecross 2013 State Lane Benziger Estate 2014 Estate Vineyard “Aeros” (Napa Valley; Grown “Tribute” (Sonoma Valley, NEW WORLD Imagery Estate Winery $150). Cola, red currant, tobacco, Sonoma County; $85) 2014 Upper Ridge Vineyard tart plum, and allspice notes mark (continued) Blackbird Vineyards 2014 REDS Lagrein (Pine Mountain– this pretty yet powerful blend, with “Arise” (Napa Valley; $54) Cloverdale Peak; $45) tight tannins that ensure improvement Macauley 2015 Old Vine in the cellar. Bridesmaid 2014 Cabernet Macchia 2015 “Gracious” Zinfandel (Napa Valley; $45) Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Graciano (Lodi; $25) Halter Ranch 2014 Estate Macchia 2015 Noma Ranch Reserve “Ancestor” (Adelaida Merlot, Petit Verdot “Outrageous” Old Vine Onesta 2013 Bechthold District, Paso Robles; $55). This (Napa Valley; $50) Vineyard Cinsault (Lodi, Zinfandel (Lodi; $25) blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Chateau Ste. Michelle California; $29) Malbec, and Petit Verdot is powerful Parmeson 2015 Alegría 2013 Artist Series Red Wild Horse Winery & and rich, with bold dark-fruit flavors, (Columbia Valley; $65) Vineyard Zinfandel well-integrated oak, and a hint of Vineyards 2015 Reserve (Russian River Valley; $39) cocoa on the broad finish. Cinder 2014 Cabernet Blaufrankisch (Paso Robles; $28) Peachy Canyon 2015 Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec (Snake River Valley; $29) “Incredible Red” Zinfandel RED MERITAGE/BORDEAUX (California; $14) BLENDS De Novo 2014 “Bastille” Prospect Cellars 2015 (California; $28) ★ McGrail Vineyards 2014 “Pay Dirt” Zinfandel “Shamus Patrick” Red Blend Dry Creek Vineyard 2013 “The (Amador County; $25) (Livermore Valley; $42). Intriguing Mariner” Meritage (Dry Creek Windsor Vineyards 2015 rose-petal aromas preface a bright Valley, Sonoma County; $45) Zinfandel (Dry Creek Valley; $27) palate of red-currant and cherry fruit. Significant oak character is jlohr.com Zin-Phomaniac 2015 Old Vines balanced by firm acidity. J. Lohr 2013 “Cuvée St. E” Zinfandel (Lodi; $15) Blackbird Vineyards 2014 (Paso Robles; $50). Bold, intense Carol Shelton 2015 “Wild “Illustration” Proprietary Red blackberry, dark-cherry, and blueberry aromas and flavors are Thing” Old Vine Zinfandel Blend (Napa Valley; $135). Deep, supported by significant tannins, yet (Mendocino County; $19) luscious black fruit with intriguing the wine finishes silky and long. Chronic Cellars 2015 “Dead hints of black tea, barrel spice, and Nuts” (Paso Robles; $24) fresh herbs. The finish is long and L’Ecole No 41 2014 Pepper rich. Bridge Vineyard “Apogee” Clif Family Winery 2015 Cougar Crest Estate Winery (Walla Walla Valley; $55). Four of “Gary’s Improv” Zinfandel 2013 Estate Grown the five classic Bordeaux red grape (Howell Mountain, Napa varieties (only Petit Verdot is missing) ferraricarano.com Valley; $45) “Anniversary Cuvée” Red come together in a wine with fine- (Walla Walla Valley; $40). Savory Ferrari-Carano 2013 “Trésor” Foppiano Vineyards 2015 grain tannins, ripe red fruit, and a herb and forest-floor aromas layer supple yet structured frame. (Sonoma County; $52) Zinfandel (Russian River under the palate, joining bold dark- Goose Ridge Vineyards 2014 Valley; $25) cherry and berry flavors. This wine is Soquel Vineyards 2014 Library Artist Series Cellar Select integrated and polished, with mature Selection “Intreccio” (Napa Joel Gott 2015 Zinfandel tannins. “Graceful Bloom” (Columbia (California; $17) Valley; $75). Lavender and bittersweet chocolate notes add Valley; $50) Macchia 2015 The Original intrigue to the well-ripened dark fruit Hawk and Horse Vineyards Grandpère Vineyard of this full-bodied blend with a long, 2013 “Sua Sponte” Red Blend “Prestigious” Zinfandel lingering finish. (Napa Valley; $150) (Amador County; $30) Hindsight 2014 “20/20” Macchia Wines 2015 Rous (Napa Valley; $35) Vineyard Lodi Native Zinfandel Justin 2014 “Justification” (Mokelumne River, Lodi; $35) (Paso Robles; $50) Mantra 2015 Reserve Old Vines Justin 2014 “Isosceles” Zinfandel (Alexander Valley, (Paso Robles; $72) Sonoma County; $32) La Rusticana d’Orsa Peltier Winery & Vineyards delillecellars.com 2014 “Cinque” (Santa Cruz 2015 Estate Grown Zinfandel DeLille Cellars 2014 “D2” Mountains; $45) (Lodi; $18) (Columbia Valley; $48). Ripe, Latah Creek NV “Mike’s Rombauer Vineyards 2015 juicy black-cherry fruit carries the wineshopathome.com Reserve” Red (Columbia Valley; Zinfandel (California; $32) core of this plump, multi-layered wine. Approachable but beautifully Artisan 5 2014 “Masterpiece” $20) Vargas 2015 “CruZin” Zinfandel complex. (North Coast; $67) L’Ecole No 41 2014 Seven Hills (Central Coast; $27) Barbed Wire 2014 Lot No. 7 Vineyard Estate Grown Winemaker’s Reserve Red “Perigee” (Walla Walla Valley; $55) Blend (North Coast; $14)
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Doña Paula Estate 2014 Black ★ Thacher 2014 “Oddly NEW WORLD Edition Red (Lujan de Cuyo, Natural” (Adelaida District, Mendoza, Argentina; $15) Paso Robles; $50). Made in a show-stopping style, this blend (continued) Durst Winery 2014 “Amada REDS of Grenache, Syrah, and Counoise Mia Red” (Lodi; $23) is big-bodied and chocolaty, with Matchbook 2014 “The Francis Ford Coppola both a savory side and Christmas Arsonist” Red Blend 2014 “Vendetta” spice to go with opulent dark-plum (California; $22) Cabernet Sauvignon, and black-cherry fruit. Meadowcroft NV “Anniversary Malbec (Lake and Monterey ★ Trenza 2013 “Mosaico” (San Counties; $25) Cuvée” Red Blend (Napa Valley; Luis Obispo County; $33). This onwardwines.com $45) Henry Earl Estates 2012 spicy blend of Syrah, Petite Sirah, and Grenache is beautifully Milbrandt Vineyards 2012 “Homesteader” (Red Mountain; Farmstrong 2014 Field Red balanced, with refreshing acidity (Mendocino, Solano, and Contra Northridge Vineyard “Sentinel” $40) and finishing notes of mocha and Costa Counties; $22). Carignane (Wahluke Slope; $55) L’Ecole No 41 2014 Ferguson black olives. and Syrah combine in a wine with Mystic Hills Vineyard 2013 Vineyard Estate Grown wonderful texture, vibrant flavors of “Unforgiven” (Monterey County; Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot- blackberry and dark plum, and $38) Cabernet Franc, Malbec earthy minerality. There’s a spicy (Walla Walla Valley; $65) kick on the lingering finish. Rancho Sisquoc 2014 Flood Family Vineyards Cellar Mill Creek 2013 “Reflections” Ferrari-Carano 2015 “Una” Select Meritage (Santa Barbara Meritage (Alexander Valley, Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre County; $35) Sonoma County; $110) (Alexander Valley; $39). This GSM offers very ripe, concentrated fruit Robert Mondavi Winery 2014 Mullan Road Cellars 2014 with hints of licorice, tobacco, and “Maestro” (Napa Valley; $50) Red Wine Blend (Columbia bacon fat. Chewy tannins suggest Valley; $45) cellaring or taming with roasted or Slo Down Wines 2013 “Stand grilled meats. Out” Red Blend (California; $19) Mystic Hills Vineyard 2013 “Gran Trio” (Monterey clospepe.com Thacher 2013 “Constant County; $28) Axis Mundi 2014 Windmill Variable” (Central Coast; $48). Dark-berry, red-plum, and black- Spring Valley Vineyard Vineyard Grenache, Syrah cherry aromas and flavors come 2013 Estate Grown “Uriah” (Ballard Canyon; $25). A happy marriage of Grenache and Syrah, from Grenache, Syrah, and (Walla Walla Valley; Mourvèdre. With loads of spice, $50) Thirty-Seven 2014 “The this one is sexy yet balanced, with luscious black-raspberry and black- lush texture, and dry, mature tannins, Hermit” (Sonoma Coast; $46) cherry aromas and flavors, herbal this one’s ready to enjoy now. Wise Villa Winery 2015 accents, and a soft, concentrated Anaba 2014 “Turbine Red” “Wisdom of Wise” (Placer mouth-feel. (Sonoma Valley; $35) County, Sierra Foothills; $31) Dark Star Cellars 2014 “Soft Angove Family Winemakers Woodward Canyon 2013 Shoulder” (Paso Robles; $36). 2016 “Family Crest” Grenache, warr-kingwines.com Estate Reserve (Walla Walla This GSM (Grenache, Syrah, and Shiraz, Mourvèdre (McLaren Valley; $79) Mourvèdre) is pretty and expressive, Vale, Australia; $22) Warr-King Wines 2014 with notes of blueberry, blackberry, “Descendant” (Washington Deno 2009 Alto Pomar RED RHÔNE-STYLE BLENDS coffee bean, and chocolate-covered State; $32) cherries. Beautifully balanced. Vineyard Estate “Paso Rouge” Woodward Canyon Winery GSM (Paso Robles; $35) 2013 “Charbonneau” (Walla Walla County; $89) Bitner Vineyards 2012 Petit Verdot, Merlot (Snake River Valley, Idaho; $33) Cliff Creek Cellars 2011 Claret (Southern Oregon; $25) Coruce Vineyards & Winery 2013 “Red Door Reserve” (Antelope Valley of the California skinnervineyards.com High Desert; $25) ★ Skinner 2014 “Smithereens” domaine-artefactwine.com Daríghe 2013 Proprietor’s Red Blend (El Dorado; $20). A bit Domaine Artefact 2015 “As the Blend (Columbia Valley; $65) of grit and good grip come together Crow Flies” Estate Red Wine Del Rio Vineyards 2014 Estate in this complex wine with a fine Blend (San Diego County; $45) Grown Claret (Rogue Valley, balance of red and black fruit, Oregon; $35) mountain minerality, and spice.
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Villa Vallecito Vineyards Halter Ranch 2014 CDP “Côtes Cliff Creek Cellars 2015 NEW WORLD 2014 Estate Grown “Payaso” de Paso” (Adelaida District, Paso “Red Red Wine” (Southern (Sierra Foothills; $35) Robles; $32). This blend of Oregon; $16) Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, and REDS (continued) Tannat is structured and complex, Cougar Crest Estate Winery OTHER DRY RED BLENDS with earthy minerality accenting ripe 2013 “Dedication Eleven” Dutcher Crossing 2014 strawberry and dark-cherry fruit. A Estate Grown Red (Walla Walla Winemaker’s Cellar savory note adds interest and Valley; $20) “Kupferschmid Red” complexity. Coyote Canyon Winery 2013 (Dry Creek Valley; $39) Hughes Family Vineyards 2013 Coyote Canyon Vineyard Gilbert Cellars 2013 “Adios Red” (Sonoma Valley; H/H Estates “Michael Andrews “Allobroges” Syrah, Mourvèdre, $50). Ripe black-cherry fruit meets Reserve” Red (Horse Heaven Grenache (Wahluke Slope; $24) chewy tannins in this cellar-worthy Hills; $38) wine that’s just beginning to unfold. Margerum 2015 “M5” The finish is long, spicy, and Emilio Guglielmo 2012 (Santa Barbara County; $28) powerful. Special Limited Bottling Claret (Santa Clara Valley; $40) Francis Ford Coppola dashecellars.com Winery 2013 “Eleanor” Red ★ Dashe 2014 “The Comet” (California; $65) (Sonoma County; $35). This field Goosecross 2014 “Branta” blend of old-vine “mixed blacks”— Red (Napa Valley; $55) Zinfandel, Carignane, and Petite Sirah—is massive in dark-fruit flavor, Luna Vineyards 2014 yet refreshing, with bright acidity “Canto” Super Tuscan and a long, savory finish. (Napa Valley; $76) Murrieta’s Well Estate Vineyard 2014 “The Spur” swanknsmith.com lunavineyards.com Red Blend Swank N Smith 2014 Luna Vineyards 2014 (Livermore Valley; $30) “Monarch” GSM (California; Winemaker’s Red Blend (Napa Parducci 2013 “True Grit” $35) Valley; $60). This is decadence in Reserve Red (Mendocino Woodward Canyon 2013 a glass, with intense black-cherry County; $20) and blackberry fruit, dark chocolate, “Erratic” (Walla Walla Valley; supple tannins, and a luxuriously Prospect Cellars 2015 “Gold $59) fruity finish. Digger” Red (California; $25) Cline 2015 “Cashmere” Steelhead Vineyards 2014 Red Rancho Sisquoc 2015 Flood Exquisite Red Blend arataswine.com (North Coast; $14). Boldly fruity Family Vineyards “Sisquoc (California; $18) and slightly sweet, this crowd- River Red” Blend (Santa Barbara Coyote Canyon Winery 2013 Aratas 2012 “Veneration” Red pleasing wine offers interesting notes County; $20) (Napa Valley; $38). Inky in color, Coyote Canyon Vineyard of licorice and pepper with its ripe this red strikes a balance of ripe dark fruit and gentle tannins. “Tres Cruces” Syrah, Grenache, blackberry and boysenberry fruit, Mourvèdre (Horse Heaven roasted walnut in the background, American Pioneer Wine Hills; $25) and firm yet round tannins. Growers 2015 “Manteo” (Sonoma County; $18) Deno 2008 Alto Pomar Francis Ford Coppola 2014 Vineyard Estate “Paso Rouge” Director’s Cut “Technicolor American Pioneer Wine GSM (Paso Robles; $25) Red” (Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma Growers 2014 “The Lost Eberle 2015 “Côtes-du-Rôbles” County; $40). Spicy, fresh red fruit Colony” (Dry Creek Valley, (Paso Robles; $30) reigns in this lively, balanced wine. Sonoma County; $18) Hints of blood orange and pepper Ca’ Momi 2014 “Rosso di Ca’ Narrow Gate Vineyards add interest, and the finish is clean 2012 “Dunamis” Estate and elegant. Momi” (California; $15) Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre redthreadwines.com Gravel Bar 2014 “Alluvial” Red Carol Shelton 2014 “Karma” (El Dorado; $36) Blend (Columbia Valley; $18). Reserve Red (Sonoma County; Red Thread 2014 Red Blend Record Family Wines 2014 Sturdy tannins and hints of tar and $30) (Howell Mountain, Napa Valley; “Randy’s Red” (Paso Robles; black pepper enhance vibrant Castle Rock Winery 2014 $65) $32) blackberry and dark-cherry flavors, Red Wine Cuvée (Columbia Saved 2014 Red (California; $25) closing with juicy acidity. Valley; $15) Toca Madera 2014 Toca Madera Thirty-Seven 2015 “Tolay” Vineyard Syrah, Grenache, Cinnabar 2014 “Mercury (Sonoma Coast; $24) Mourvèdre (Madera; $32) Rising” (California; $22) William Hill Estate Winery Vargas 2014 “Très Bien” Cirque du Vin 2013 Red 2014 “Bench Blend” (Napa (Paso Robles; $29) (Paso Robles; $19) Valley; $60)
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Now Presenting 2014 Red Mirabeau en Provence 2016 NEW WORLD (Paso Robles; $12) Rosé (Côtes de Provence AOP; Rancho Sisquoc 2014 Flood $20). Wild strawberry and Queen Anne cherry aromas and flavors REDS (continued) Family Vineyards “Tre Vini” have a pleasant hint of lanolin, (Santa Barbara County; $22) adding texture to this bright, Ryan Patrick 2015 balanced wine. “Redhead Red” 7 Moons 2015 Red Blend Coeur Clémentine 2016 Rosé (Columbia Valley; $15) (California; $13) (Côtes de Provence AOP; $20) Slo Down Wines 2014 “Sexual Ancient Peaks 2015 Santa Collection des Anges 2016 Rosé Chocolate” (California; $25) Margarita Ranch “Renegade” (Côtes de Provence AOP; $13) (Paso Robles; $26) Three Thieves 2015 Red Blend bielerpereetfils.com Les Dauphins 2016 Reserve (California; $8) Artiste NV “Autumn Oak” Bieler Père et Fils 2016 Rosé (Côtes du Rhône AOC; $11) (California; $55) Trattore Farms 2015 “Stone “Sabine” Rosé (Coteaux d’Aix en Unparalleled 2016 Rosé Cuvée Bargetto Family Estate 2013 Soup” Red (Dry Creek Valley, Provence AOP; $12). Hints of (Coteaux Varois en Provence Sonoma County; $58) Regan Vineyards “La Vita” chalk, white pepper, and potpourri AOC; $20) lace this gently fruity rosé, with Red (Santa Cruz Mountains; $60) Trenza 2013 “Obispan” Cave de Roquebrun 2016 (San Luis Obispo County; $35) tangy acidity clinching the deal on a Bennett Lane 2013 “Maximus” delicious, moderately complex sip. “Col de L’Orb” Rosé Red Feasting Wine (Napa Tres Sabores 2014 “¿Por qué (Saint-Chinian AOC; $13) D’Orsay 2016 Rosé (Côtes de no?” Red (Napa Valley; $30) Valley; $42) Provence AOP; $13). Florist-shop Château Minuty 2016 Rose et Cosentino Winery 2015 Vina Moda 2014 “Vinas” aromas of white flowers, jasmine, Or (Côtes de Provence AOP ; $40) “The Dark” Red (Lodi; $15) (Sierra Foothills; $36) and violets lead to a palate of tangy Lavender Row 2016 Rosé wild strawberry flavors, with crunchy (Vaucluse IGP; $14) Derby Wine Estates 2012 Derby Wild Horse Winery & acidity sealing the delicious deal. Vineyard “Project España” Red Vineyards 2014 “Dolly Llama” Maison Fortant 2016 Rosé JCB by Jean-Charles Boisset (Paso Robles; $32) Reserve Red Blend (Central de Provence (Coteaux Varois Coast; $36) 2016 N°5 Rosé (Côtes de en Provence AOC; $15) Desert Wind 2015 Estate Provence AOP; $25). Appealing Grown “Ruah” (Wahluke Slope, OFF-DRY RED BLENDS minerality on the nose and palate is Columbia Valley, Washington; $20) followed by citrus and light red fruit. BORDEAUX RED Don Sebastiani & Sons 2014 Barefoot NV Red Moscato A pretty, zingy pink wine. “B Side” Red Blend (California; $7) (Napa Valley; $28) Folie à Deux Winery 2015 Efeste 2013 “Final-Final” “Ménage à Trois Silk” Soft Red Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah Blend (California; $12) (Columbia Valley; $30) Love Noir 2014 “Satin Red” Francis Coppola Diamond (California; $16) Collection 2015 Scarlet Label “Diamond Red Blend” (California; $18) OLD WORLD WINES Goose Ridge Vineyards 2014 thewinesourceinc.com Artist Series Cellar Select FRENCH WHITE labellecitadelle.com ★ Janoueix 2015 Château “Forward Approach” Red Cave de Roquebrun 2016 (Columbia Valley; $47) La Belle Citadelle 2016 Rosé Petit Clos du Roy (Montagne “Col de L’Orb” Blanc (Saint- (Vin de France; $10). An exotic Saint-Emilion AOC; $20). Intense Chinian AOC; $13) Grindstone 2012 Cortina Red mélange of rose petals, white dark-fruit aromas lead to a silky, (California; $16) Criterion 2015 Chablis flowers, lychee, cherry, and limeade somewhat jammy mouthful of Huston Vineyards 2015 Idaho, (Chablis AOC; $20) make for an interesting—and very pomegranate, plum, and rhubarb Washington “Chicken Dinner” refreshing—drink. flavors. Firm tannins and minerality La Belle Citadelle 2015 add structure to the plump palate. Red (American; $18) Chardonnay (Vin de France; $11) Minuty 2016 “M” Rosé (Côtes François Janoueix 2015 Klinker Brick 2014 “1850°” de Provence AOP; $20). Notes “Manoir de Robin” Merlot Red (Lodi; $25) FRENCH ROSÉ of strawberry shortcake, juicy red cherry, bubblegum, and lanolin (Bordeaux AOC; $11). A great- Krause & Schnerr Family ★ Mirabeau en Provence 2016 comprise this delicious—and value wine, with pleasing rose-petal Cellars 2016 “Laissez Faire” “Etoile” Rosé (Côtes de Provence interesting—dry rosé. aromas, pure black-cherry fruit, and supple tannins. Red (Snake River Valley; $16) AOP; $25). Orchard-blossom Mirabeau en Provence 2016 aromas, light cherry and berry fruit, Ledger David 2013 “Orion’s “Pure” Rosé (Côtes de Provence F. Janoueix 2015 Château and racy acidity make this a sassy Nebula” Red (Rogue Valley, AOP; $25). Floral and mouth- d’Arthus (Bordeaux AOC; $12) sip for any occasion. watering, with citrus and savory Southern Oregon; $32) F. Janoueix 2013 Château notes that enhance pure raspberry LXV 2014 “Secret Craving” flavors, closing with crisp minerality. Trincaud (Bordeaux Superieur (Paso Robles; $55) AOC; $13)
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Cave de Roquebrun 2015 Pieropan 2015 (Soave DOC; Basito 2015 Primitivo OLD WORLD Terrasses du Bouscadel (Saint- $20) (Salento IGT; $21) Chinian-Roquebrun AOC; $23). The Recipient 2016 Pinot Castello di Albola 2013 This tannic and meaty wine will (Chianti Classico DOCG; $13) WINES (continued) benefit from aeration to allow the Grigio (Friuli-Grave DOC; $13) dark plum, spice, black olive, and Feudo Principi di Butera 2015 Castello Banfi 2013 “Cum black pepper complexity to emerge. Laude” (Toscana IGT; $40) François Janoueix 2014 Chardonnay (Sicilia DOC; $17) Château Lafleur Saint-Jean Les Dauphins 2015 Reserve Libellus 2016 Pinot Grigio Castello Banfi 2014 (Rosso (Pomerol AOC; $73) Rouge (Côtes du Rhône AOC; (delle Venezie Veneto IGP; $17) di Montalcino DOC; $25) $13). At once savory and fruity, this François Janoueix 2015 wine delivers juicy berry and plum Marchesi Antinori 2015 Criterion 2014 (Chianti Classico Château Condat La Chapelle flavors and complex notes of fresh Castello Della Sala “Bramito” DOCG; $14) (Saint-Émilion AOC; $20) earth and licorice on a polished Chardonnay (Umbria IGT; $23) Ecco Domani 2015 Merlot François Janoueix 2013 palate. Santa Cristina 2016 Pinot (Terre Siciliane IGT; $14) Château Forlouis (Montagne Cave de Roquebrun 2015 Grigio (delle Venezie IGT; $12) Locations NV “I-4” (Italy; $19) Saint-Emilion AOC; $18) Terrasses de la Rocanière (Saint- Rocca di Montemassi 2015 Chinian-Roquebrun AOC; $20) MOSCATO D’ASTI La Belle Citadelle 2015 “Le Focaie” (Maremma Toscana (Bordeaux Superieur AOC; $11) La Belle Citadelle 2015 Syrah, ★ Cupcake Vineyards 2016 DOC; $15) Merlot (Vin de France; $10) Moscato d’Asti (Moscato d’Asti OTHER FRENCH RED Ruffino 2013 “Modus” La Belle Citadelle 2015 DOCG; $16). Slightly creamy (Toscana IGT; $25) lemon sherbet and peach flavors Cabernet Sauvignon (Vin de Santa Cristina 2015 France; $10) carry through a long finish in this playful, easy-drinking wine. (Toscana IGT; $12) Locations NV “F-4” (France; $19) ITALIAN ROSÉ PORTUGUESE WHITE
Tormaresca 2016 “Calafuria” ★ Pouco-Comum 2016 Negroamaro Rosé (Salento Alvarinho (Vinho Regional Minho; IGT; $20) $15). Super-refreshing, floral, and ever-so-slightly sweet, this is an easy- Banfi 2016 “Centine” Rosé drinking white with lime zest and a (Toscana IGT; $12) mineral character. thewinesourceinc.com ITALIAN RED PORTUGUESE RED ★ Cave de Roquebrun 2016 Terrasses de Cabrio (Saint- Locations NV “P-4” (Portugal; Chinian AOC; $14). Give this bold, $20) spicy red a year or more in the cellar to allow the significant tannins wineshopathome.com SPANISH WHITE to soften, or serve it now with hearty brisket or lamb sliders. Terroir Cellars 2015 Cabernet Martin Códax 2015 Albariño Sauvignon, Petit Verdot (Rías Baixas DO; $15) (Pays d’Oc; $32) Wicked NV “Wicked Soft” Cave de Roquebrun 2016 Chardonnay (Vino de la Tierra Terrasses de Mayline (Saint- de Castilla; $8) Chinian AOC; $11) La Belle Citadelle 2015 Merlot luxwines.com SPANISH ROSÉ (Vin de France; $10) ★ Allegrini 2016 (Valpolicella Wicked NV “Wicked Fresh” La Belle Citadelle 2015 Pinot DOC; $17). Ripe, almost jammy Rosé (Vino de la Tierra de Noir (Vin de France; $10) strawberry and cherry flavors pack Castilla; $8) The Seeker 2015 Pinot Noir the palate of this rounded wine with (France; $14) touches of cinnamon, nutmeg, and SPANISH RED gentle leafiness. thewinesourceinc.com Isabella Ferdinand 2015 GERMAN WHITE Banfi 2014 (Chianti Classico Tempranillo, Petit Verdot (Vino Cave de Roquebrun 2016 DOCG; $15) “Col de L’Orb” Rouge (Saint- Bex 2015 Riesling (Nahe de la Tierra de Castilla; $21) Chinian AOC; $13). This one is Qualitätswein; $11) Ca’ Marrone 2015 Locations NV “E-4” (Spain; $19) warm, savory, and generous, with “Appassimento” Rosso International Archives 2015 red and black fruit, smooth tannins, ITALIAN WHITE (Puglia IGT; $13) and a fresh finish. Tempranillo (Vino de la Tierra Banfi 2014 “Centine” Rosso de Castilla; $19) Banfi 2016 “La Pettegola” (Toscana IGT; $12) Vermentino (Toscana IGT; $15) Masterworks Series 2015 Banfi 2015 Superiore Castello Banfi 2016 (Chianti DOCG; $13) “Juan Gris” Tempranillo “San Angelo” Pinot Grigio (Vino de la Tierra de Castilla; $17) (Toscana IGT; $20)
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Avanguardia Wines 2014 NONVINTAGE BRUT J Vineyards and Winery “L’Edonista” Brut (Sierra NV Brut Rosé (Russian River NEW WORLD Foothills, Nevada County; $30) Valley; $40) SPARKLERS Korbel 2013 Natural’ (Russian Scharffenberger NV Brut Rosé River Valley, Sonoma County; $16) “Excellence” (Mendocino County; $23) VINTAGE BLANC DE NOIRS VINTAGE BLANC DE BLANCS Domaine Carneros by Rock Wall Wine Company Fess Parker Winery 2014 Taittinger NV “Cuvée de la 2015 Blanc De Blancs “Fesstivity” Blanc de Noirs (Sta. Pompadour” Brut Rosé (Carneros; $39) (Yolo County; $20) Rita Hills; $48). Crunchy apple fruit scharffenbergercellars.com is layered with toast and cream; the VINTAGE BRUT snappy green apple carries through ★ Scharffenberger NV Brut PÉTILLANT NATUREL a finish that manages to be round “Excellence” (Mendocino County; ★ Gloria Ferrer 2005 Carneros and elegant at the same time. $20). Lovely richness and a toasted Onward 2016 Pétillant Naturel Sparkling Malvasia Bianco Cuvée (Carneros; $75). Still Left Coast Cellars 2012 The brioche character hugs bright apple, youthful 12 years after primary (Suisun Valley; $24) Willamette Valley Estate Blanc citrus, and yellow stone-fruit flavors. fermentation, but with 9 years on the The wine’s midpalate is creamy, its lees, this biscuity bubbly is complex de Noir (Oregon; $55) finish lingering and fresh. SEMI-SPARKLING MUSCAT and succulent, with richness, depth, and structure. Asian pear, spiced VINTAGE BRUT ROSÉ Gloria Ferrer NV Sonoma Brut Foris Vineyards 2016 Moscato baked apple, and lemon tart notes (Sonoma County; $22) (Southern Oregon; $15) are bold, bright, and refreshing. ★ Laetitia 2014 Brut Rosé (Arroyo Grande Valley; $32). Pale J Vineyards & Winery NV Domaine Carneros by salmon in color and brimming with “Cuvée 20” (Sonoma County; Taittinger 2012 Brut (Carneros; bright strawberry and citrus flavors $38) OLD WORLD $35). With slightly more buoyed by a steely acid structure Hoyt Family Vineyards NV Chardonnay than Pinot Noir, this and a crisp close. “Hoyt 2 Hoyt” Classic Brut SPARKLERS refined wine offers toasty brioche (Sonoma County; $30) complexity and a structured frame, NONVINTAGE BLANC DE VINTAGE CHAMPAGNE with crisp citrus and cherry fruit. BLANCS Korbel NV Brut Mouthwateringly crisp and (California; $14) ★ Moët & Chandon 2008 ★ Gloria Ferrer NV Blanc de refreshing. Rack & Riddle NV Brut Grand Vintage Brut Blancs (Carneros; $22). This Gloria Ferrer 2009 Late (North Coast; $20) (Champagne AOC; $65). Fresh, elegant, all-Chardonnay bubbly is crisp citrus and apple fruit blends Disgorged “Royal Cuvée” citrusy and creamy but brisk, with with toast, honey, and hazelnut for a Brut (Carneros; $39). Distinctive brioche and spiced apple NONVINTAGE BLANC DE NOIRS complex wine with a creamy mousse baked-bread notes mark this complexity. A classic Blanc de and a fine bead of bubbles. generous wine. It’s rich and creamy, Blancs. Gloria Ferrer NV Blanc de with honeysuckle aromas, a palate of racy green apple and tropical Noirs (Carneros; $22) VINTAGE ROSÉ CHAMPAGNE fruit, and admirable yet elegant Korbel NV Blanc de Noirs ★ Moët & Chandon 2008 weight on the finish. (California; $14) Grand Vintage Brut Rosé (Champagne AOC; $70). NONVINTAGE BRUT ROSÉ Impressive on all counts, with depth, bright red fruit, a creamy midpalate, firm structure, and an extremely long and beautiful finish.
NONVINTAGE CHAMPAGNE
roedererestate.com breathlesswines.com ★ Nicolas Feuillatte NV Brut Réserve (Champagne AOC; Roederer Estate 2009 Breathless NV Blanc de Blancs (North Coast; $32). A toasty note $36). Predominantly Pinot Noir and “L’Ermitage” Brut (Anderson Pinot Meunier, with a splash of Valley; $48). This nearly 50-50 adds character and depth to this fresh, creamy, and bright wine. gloriaferrer.com Chardonnay, this is a gorgeous blend of Pinot and Chardonnay bubbly, with structure, depth, and offers toasty brioche character Green apple and Meyer lemon ★ Gloria Ferrer NV Brut Rosé flavors unfold on the finish. hints of citrus, Gala apple, pear, and and a creamy mousse, thanks to (Carneros; $29). From its deep brioche. extended time in bottle on the lees. red-cherry color, to enticing Pinot Subtle spiced-pear and apricot Noir flavors, to a slightly creamy yet Moët & Chandon NV Imperial flavors over a rich and creamy refreshing finish, this is an elegant Brut (Champagne AOC; $40). but focused texture, baked-bread sipper. Full-bodied, rich, and impeccably depth, and a long finish. balanced, with toast and hazelnut aromas that give way to a lovely citrus, brioche, and mineral character in the mouth and a long, crisp, precise finish.
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OLD WORLD ★ Banfi 2016 Rosa Regale Macchia 2015 “Flirtatious” Dolce (Brachetto d’Acqui DOCG; Late Harvest Zinfandel SPARKLERS (continued) $20). Chocolate desserts meet their (California; $21) match in this ripe, sweet, cherry- Maurice Car’rie Winery 2005 Buena Vista NV “La Victoire” packed Italian wine. It’s rich but not too rich, with vibrant acidity “Papa’s Favorite” Zinfandel Brut (Champagne AOC; $50) countering the sweetness. Dessert Wine (California; $35)
NONVINTAGE ROSÉ Cupcake Vineyards NV FORTIFIED ORANGE MUSCAT CHAMPAGNE Sparkling Red (Italy; $15) ★ Quady Winery 2015 ★ Nicolas Feuillatte NV Brut PROSECCO DOC “Essensia” Orange Muscat sogevinus.com Rosé (Champagne AOC; $48). (California; $25). Snappy acidity ★ Kopke 1957 Colheita (Porto This pretty pink Champagne is Cantine Maschio NV Brut keeps the unctuous orange so rich and full-bodied it would DOC; $375). This 60-year-old port (Prosecco Treviso DOC; $13) marmalade, apricot, peach, honey, simply wowed our judges with its complement Thanksgiving dinner and caramel flavors fresh and clean from start to finish. Deep, concen Chloe NV (Prosecco DOC; $17) complex mix of cherry pie, caramel, on the lingering finish. Great with toasted-macadamia, spice, and trated, spicy red fruit has ample Ménage à Trois NV Dry cobbler. acidity to refresh with every sip. espresso-crema personality. Smooth (Prosecco DOC; $14) and fresh-tasting, belying its age. Moët & Chandon NV Imperial FORTIFIED BLACK MUSCAT Ruffino NV Extra Dry Kopke 1967 Colheita (Porto Brut Rosé (Champagne AOC; (Prosecco DOC; $15) ★ Quady Winery 2015 DOC; $240). An impressive and $50). Elegance and delicacy are balanced mélange of bright fruit, the signatures of this bubbly, with Zonin NV “Cuvée 1821” Brut “Elysium” Black Muscat (Prosecco DOC; $15) (California; $25). This dessert wine cherry pie with heavy cream, nuances of lightly toasted bread, stewed plums soaked in tequila, wild strawberry, and tart cherry. oozes with intense cherry and berry fruit, the sweetness balanced by a caramel, and candied fruitcake Racy acidity adds charm and swirls through a long, sweet finish. finesse. mouthwatering finish. NEW WORLD Kopke 1978 Colheita (Porto NONVINTAGE CRÉMANT PORT-STYLE WINE DOC; $100). Candied orange, DESSERT WINES crème brûlée, dried figs, and JCB by Jean-Charles Boisset NV Bitner Vineyards 2008 dates take center stage in this aged N° 21 Burgundy Brut (Crémant WHITE DESSERT WINE “Matthew” Red Dessert Wine Port that’s at once ethereal and de Bourgogne AOC; $25) (Snake River Valley, Idaho; $37) complex. ★ Husch 2014 Late Harvest Jaillance NV “Cuvée de Gewürztraminer (Anderson Flying Leap Vineyards 2014 Kopke 1981 Colheita (Porto l’Abbaye” Brut (Crémant de Valley; $15). Decadence in a glass, Petit Verdot Dessert Wine DOC; $104). This warm, smooth, Bordeaux AOC; $16) with honeysuckle aromas and (Cochise County, Arizona; $45) sweet wine is stacked with mouth- crackling acidity that keeps the coating raisin, butterscotch, NONVINTAGE CRÉMANT luscious apricot jam, peach, and caramel, and cream-sherry flavors ROSÉ honey flavors bright and mouth- marked with good length and watering. OLD WORLD density. JCB by Jean-Charles Boisset NV ★ Navarro Vineyards 2016 “N° 69” Burgundy Brut Rosé DESSERT WINES (Crémant de Bourgogne AOC; Late Harvest Riesling (Anderson $25) Valley, Mendocino; $49). FRENCH WHITE FLAVORED AND Ambrosia-like, with honeysuckle aromas and deliciously sweet flavors ITALIAN SPARKLING WHITE François Janoueix 2014 NONGRAPE WINES of apricot, peach, and baked apple. Château Romer “Grand Cru Banfi NV Vino Spumante di Honey notes from the botrytis- Classe 1855” (Sauternes AOC; WHITE VERMOUTH affected berries add complexity, Qualita Brut (Italy; $35) $46) and high acidity provides a zingy Quady Winery NV “Vya” finish. ITALIAN SPARKLING ROSÉ MARSALA Extra Dry Vermouth Aperitif Navarro Vineyards 2016 Late (California; $25) Cupcake Vineyards NV Harvest Muscat Blanc (Anderson ★ Cantine Florio NV Fine Sparkling Rosé (Italy; $16) Valley, Mendocino; $69) Ambra Secco Dry (Marsala RED VERMOUTH DOP; $14). A classic oxidized Bolla NV Sparkling Rosé Chouinard 2014 “Karen’s Marsala style, with aromas and Quady Winery NV “Vya” (Italy; $13) Cuvée” Orange Muscat flavors of gingerbread, roasted nuts, Sweet Vermouth Aperitif Ruffino NV Sparkling Rosé (Monterey; $20) orange marmalade, and spice. This (California; $25) (Italy; $15) Luna Vineyards 2015 “Mille one leans dry, but with generous flavors. Baci” Late Harvest Pinot Grigio (Napa Valley; $44) Cantine Florio NV Fine Ambra Salt of the Earth 2016 “Flore Dolce Sweet (Marsala DOP; $14) de Moscato” Sweet Moscato (California; $12)
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FLAVORED AND NONGRAPE WINES (continued)
OTHER FRUIT WINES
★ MauiWine NV “Maui Blanc” Pineapple (Maui; $14). Far more than a novelty, this pineapple wine is downright delicious, with lush tropical fruit braced by crisp acidity. It’s seriously made and fun to drink. Chouinard NV Granny Smith Apple Wine (California; $21)
FRUIT-FLAVORED WINE
Gallo Family Vineyards NV Sweet Berry ($5) Gallo Family Vineyards NV Sweet Apple ($5) Gallo Family Vineyards NV Sweet Peach ($5)
HARD CIDER
portlandcider.com ★ Portland Cider Company NV “Sorta Sweet” (Oregon; $6). Delivers spot-on apple character and a palate that’s subtly sweet and juicy, with brisk acidity on a long finish.
portlandcider.com Portland Cider Company NV “Kinda Dry” (Oregon; $6). Crisp and dry, this cider has pleasantly bitter apple skin texture balancing apple-purée flavors.
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